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The Autobiography

The Autobiography

by Henry Shefflin

Publisher:
Penguin Ireland
ISBN:
9781844882885
Genres:
Biography & Memoir, Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards, Sports, Fitness & Leisure

In an era when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man stood out from a remarkable group of players: Henry Shefflin. Now widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, his hurling life has included its share of bitter disappointments, agonizing injuries and intense rivalries.

An essential and insightful read.

Review by Sorcha Sheehan

There is a compelling story in a young man’s rise from the rural middle class of south Kilkenny to being one of our finest sportsmen. He became much more than a hurler … This memoir is cast in its author’s likeness, honest but tactful, direct without being...more...

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