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A Life in Football: My Autobiography

By: Ian Wright
Narrated by: Mendez
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 THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Wrighty's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs' Sunday Times

Ian Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football.

His journey from a South London council estate to national treasure is everybody's dream. From Sunday morning football directly to Crystal Palace; from 'boring, boring Arsenal' to inside the Wenger Revolution; from Saturday afternoons on the pitch to Saturday evenings on primetime television; from a week in prison to inspiring youth offenders, Ian will reveal all about his extraordinary life and career.

Ian will also frankly discuss how retirement affects footballers, why George Graham deserves a statue, social media, why music matters, breaking Arsenal's goal-scoring record, racism, the unadulterated joy of playing alongside Dennis Bergkamp and, of course, what he thinks of Tottenham.

Not a standard footballer's autobiography, Ian Wright's memoir is a thoughtful and gripping insight into a Highbury Hero and one of the greatest sports stars of recent years.©2016 Ian Wright Art & Literature Football (American) Journalists, Editors & Publishers Sports Biography England Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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Critic reviews

Wright's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs (Julia Llewellyn Smith, Sunday Times)
A warm and engaging read
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Ian Wright lived and best of all loved and loves his life. An honest account of a privileged life i.e. that of a professional footballer. Thanks Ian I really enjoyed the book.

From one of my life heros

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We all know Ian Wright for his footballing record and his lively and TV pundit style. this book however really goes into the background story of a player who managed to overcome significant adversity in his upbringing to make a great success of himself.

this is unlike many autobiographies which are a simple description of a life in the game. Instead, Wright provides a very reflective view of societal issues through his own life on poverty, race and money. It is refreshing to hear a footballer be as self aware and analytical as he is. He lays many of his mistakes and flaws in front of the listener, and gives views on how the next generation can avoid his shortcomings.

you get a very real, almost child like innocence in the way he views the world; something he references.

the reason why I enjoyed this listen is because Wright uses his book to extol his appreciation and gratitude towards those who have helped him. you would expect this to be limited to managers like Arsene Wenger and Steve Coppell, yet his heartfelt acknowledgement is really reserved for those people who he realised tried to help him in his early life and off the field. This is illustrated by the fact he refers to many of these people as 'Mr', even at his age.

The book not only describes a fascinating and alternative route into the professional game, it provides an important lesson in the necessity and influence of role models to young people.

An interesting listen in football and adversity

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great for any football fan, with insights into london life for a young black child growing up against the world. Arsenal, Palace, tv, making and losing money. Ian Wright, warts and all. Loved it.

a story about football and overcoming adversity

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Ian Wright’s story is wonderfully told, a really great listen. Honest and respectful as well being one of footballs best. Like many, would love to have heard more of the story being told direct but Paul Mendez has done a great job.

One of footballs best

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Great insight into Wright's life. Very entertaining and would reccomend to everyone who grew up watching Wright banging in goals for the Arsenal.

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