As of May 2009, the author was the little-known backup fly-half for Leinster, the chronically underachieving Irish province. Four years, three Heineken Cups later and one British and Irish Lions tour victory later, he is by some distance the leading fly-half in the northern hemisphere. This book tells his story.
In these poems, born from a personal experiment into channeling a prosodic alter-ego, Sexton ranges from the formal to the projective - out of this world, and out of his mind. From famous mice to an entropic rose, from a transubstantiated piano to the final vision of Saint Aquinas, from elegies for Michael Jackson to Neda Agha-Soltan, these poems provide a map from the past and the future to the eternal now. John W. Sexton is the author of five previous poetry collections and lives in Ireland.
Johnny Sexton's autobiography reveals the journey of Ireland's iconic rugby player, chronicling his rise from an uncertain beginning at Leinster to becoming a symbol of excellence in the sport. He shares insights into his relentless drive to succeed, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the transformation of Leinster and Ireland into rugby powerhouses. With candid reflections on his relationships with teammates and coaches, as well as his outspoken views on the game, this book provides an inspiring look at the life of a true sports legend.