A remarkable life, a remarkably candid account of McGrath's greatness, his vulnerability, his (by his own admission) stupidity. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. But I really enjoyed this as there was a story behind it. by Century An iconic football presence during a professional career stretching over 14 years, he played for his country in the European Championship finals ofPlease choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. Engaging lift story of an Irish footballer battling with alcoholism and inner demons.Heartbreaking. Paul played most of his football back in the 1980's and 1990's and eI have read many football autobiographies. The personal problems the player suffered are very well documented here and given he was such a wonderfully gifted footballer, I couldn't help but wonder how much more he could have achieved all things being equal. Some features of WorldCat will not be available. 1846050766 That said I was motivated to read McGrath’s autobiography as I knew he had a story beyond there mere world of football.
A must-read for any football fans. For any Irish patriot this guy is amazing i person as portrayed in the autobiography. It got a laugh.” Paul McGrath (Ealing, 4 december 1959) is een voormalig Ierse voetballer, die speelde als een verdediger.McGrath is een van de grootste Ierse spelers aller tijden. As a fan of Derby County, and as Paul McGrath played for us during the latter stages of his football career, I was particularly interested to read this book. That said I was motivated to read McGrath’s autobiography as I knew he had a story beyond there mere world of football. What a boozehound. Please enter the message.Would you also like to submit a review for this item?The subject field is required. Respect to you Paul. Buy Back from the Brink: The Autobiography First Edition by McGrath QC, Paul (ISBN: 8601200764741) from Amazon's Book Store. Whilst playing for Villa, he was voted supporters’ player of the year four years running, and PFA Footballer of the Year in 1997. This big, six-foot-plus lad from Dublin. He was a beast on the football pitch, but his life off it was not as successful. Paul McGrath is Ireland's best loved sportsman and also its least understood. Many Birmingham City fans won't read this because of who he is.
Frightening, nearly put me off the drink. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Back from the Brink: The Autobiography. Paul McGrath's story is a harrowing tale of deep depression. Very interesting, but suffers due to being poorly ghostwritten.awesome story - read and re-read this book over and over againThe amazing life story of one of my heroes growing up.
He spent the majority of his career at Aston Villa and Manchester United (seven seasons apiece). Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy Back from the Brink: The Autobiography by McGrath QC, Paul online on Amazon.ae at best prices. And me being from the Shankill Road in Belfast, I just turned around and said, “Big man, it’s bad enough being a Catholic, but being a black one …” ‘That broke the ice a little.
An iconic football presence during a professional career stretching over 14 years, he played for his country in the European Championship finals of 1988 and the World Cup finals of 1990 and 1994. So honest it's difficult to read at times.
November 28th 2006 However, that's a minor gripe on an excellent book. Paul McGrath's story is just jaw-dropping. McGrath was one of the best players of his generation, someone who made the game look easy. He was a stalwart of a player both at defending and a creative ball playing defender. Back from the Brink: The Autobiography - Ebook written by Paul McGrath.
I was maybe too young to see the issues he had at the time, but reading the book, I can relate to a number of issues Paul explains, as my old man had a similar background growing up and ended up dying due to alcohol abuse.From the beginning i knew that this book will receive five stars. Paul McGrath's story is a harrowing tale of deep depression. Back from the Brink: The Autobiography by Paul McGrath, QC Paul McGrath is Ireland's best loved sportsman and also its least understood. True, the ghost writing could have better here but the story itself just keeps the momentum going. Suicide attempts and chronic up and down emotions hampered what was a really good football career. I just didn’t realise how much of a story he had to tell!This is the second best "football" book I've read, after This is the second best "football" book I've read, after Along with the bio on Clough, and Adams autobio, this is one of the best soccer books you could pick up. Who should read this ? As a Villa fan I loved the great Paul McGrath but never knew the hardship he had suffered. A brilliant defender, who played for Manchester United, Aston Villa and Ireland in the 1980s and 90s. An iconic football presence during a professional career stretching over 14 years, he played for his country in the European Championship finals of 1988 and the World Cup finals of 1990 and 1994.
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