Books 2018 Wow, I can't believe I've done it. I set myself a challenge a couple of years ago of trying to get through 1 book a week and after passing the 1 dozen mark the first year I was beginning to think it was all a bit too much of an ask. Life is … Continue reading 2018 A year of books
Book of the Week: How Football Saved My Life by Alan Stubbs
How Football Saved My Life Alan Stubbs Simon and schuster Every person has a story to tell. Like us all, every footballer has something more than just their job. Alan Stubbs take us one of resilience. A battle tougher than any football match. One man game against cancer. This book takes in his battle as … Continue reading Book of the Week: How Football Saved My Life by Alan Stubbs
Janesville An American story by Amy Goldstein
Janesville An American story Amy Goldstein Simon and schuster Janesville is a us town that was once home to a thriving manufacturing industry. It’s claim to fame is that it’s the ancestral home to the founder of the Parker pen. Many stories have been written by those Parker pens and in this computerized world it … Continue reading Janesville An American story by Amy Goldstein
Book of the Week – Misogynation
Misogynation The true scandal of sexism Laura bates Simon and schuster Again I’m reading a book that in my utopian world of equality there really should be no need to write. Women experience discrimination and harassment almost daily. Whether that is direct through receiving less pay or opportunities in the workplace or through looks or … Continue reading Book of the Week – Misogynation
Book of the Week – Jayo; My autobiography
Jayo My autobiography Jason Sherlock Simon and schuster I was uncomfortable before reading this. My dad started bringing me to see dublin football matches and training since I was a kid in single digit years. Over 40 years later I’m still going. I’ve passed this on to my kids and see the beauty in sport. … Continue reading Book of the Week – Jayo; My autobiography