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Obsessed: The Autobiography

By: Johnny Sexton
Narrated by: Sam O'Mahoney, Johnny Sexton
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No Irish rugby player has ever achieved more, or been a source of more inspiration to teammates and fans alike, than Johnny Sexton. All of this would have seemed highly unlikely as late as May 2009, when – aged 24 – he was nowhere near first choice at Leinster, and still uncapped by Ireland.

In his hotly anticipated autobiography, Johnny will tell the story of his life, and explore the sources of his unmatched will to win. The Sexton era – marked by four European Cups, four Six Nations championships (and two Grand Slams), unprecedented victories in the Southern Hemisphere, two stints for Ireland at number 1 in the world, and the World Player of the Year award – was above all the time when Leinster and Ireland went from being underachievers to being overachievers.

Always outspoken on and off the field, Sexton will offer an honest look at his childhood, his sometimes unpromising-seeming early experiences in club and professional rugby, his relationships with key teammates and coaches (including Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell), and his ideas about the game.

'Sexton will go down as Ireland's greatest ever player' Gordon D'Arcy, Irish Times

'A revealing glimpse into the psyche of a serial winner' Robert Kitson, Guardian

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Critic reviews

Absolutely fantastic … unflinchingly honest (Brendan O'Connor)
Belongs on the top shelf of the best Irish sports books ever written (Paul Howard)
Sexton is on that rarefied plane of athlete where even his mere presence can feel quietly decisive (Jonathan Liew)
A great read (Matt Cooper)
Excellent (Rúaidhrí O'Connor)
Sexton is a remarkable figure – stroppy, spiky, angry, unrepentant to a large degree – and it is to his credit that he has produced a seriously compelling book (Stephen Jones)
Great book (Paul Kimmage)
Revealing and full of fresh insights and surprises ... superb (Murray Kinsella)
Incredible (Dion Fanning)

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Johnnys total honesty

I loved the whole book. Felt Johnny was very honest and open about himself and his life. Also he was

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Really entertaining

The authors honesty is very revealing Full disclosure. Great to relive the big matches For Ireland and Leinster

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Insightful and honest

A good read. Enjoyed listening to Jonno’s life story and how he felt going through, even from his younger days.

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his honesty

the only disappointment was he didn't read it himself. top man, top shelf book. thanks for the memories!

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the honestly

super honest. people don't know the real sports stars when they are playing. . love how much Johnny loves his wife and kids .

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Very real indeed

Best autobiography I’ve read in a long time. Streets ahead of anything else out there.

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Great book

Great listen .Great player .Brilliant insight into his time on the pich. Easy listen and well narrarted

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Fantastic & honest account of a rugby legend

Candid, honest, insightful, inspiring. The life of one of the world’s finest rugby players. Recomended

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Johnny gets himself!

This is a very honest, but still inspiring account of a stellar career in Irish Rugby. Clearly, Johnny has approached the writing of his autobiography with all the professionalism he displayed in his playing days. And importantly for an audiobook, the narrator sounds just like him!

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It was enthralling from start to finish.

It is a very honest account of a fantastic career. He certainly didnt sugar coat the life of a pro athlete, the ecstasy of the highs and the devastating lows. The insights into his early life and what made him the man he is was facinatimg. His dedication and passion for sport were expressed perfectly. I throughly enjoyed this book, it was great to relive some amazing moments as a supporter and to help heal the trauma of the loses also

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