Grief, Grit And Growth Behind The Jersey
Andrew Porter’s memoir moves from childhood loss and mental health struggles to international rugby, tracing the experiences that shaped him on and off the field. Honest, resilient and emotionally direct, it will appeal to readers who want sporting achievement held alongside real personal vulnerability.
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Heart On My Sleeve
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Grief, Grit And Growth Behind The Jersey
Andrew Porter’s memoir moves from childhood loss and mental health struggles to international rugby, tracing the experiences that shaped him on and off the field. Honest, resilient and emotionally direct, it will appeal to readers who want sporting achievement held alongside real personal vulnerability.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Want sports memoirs that meet success with honesty, grief and vulnerability
- Are interested in how personal loss and mental health shape an elite career
- Care about Irish rugby, life off the pitch and the making of resilience
- Prefer inspiring nonfiction that is open-hearted without losing its toughness
With a foreword by Richie Sadlier
From the heartbreak of losing his mother to breast cancer at just 12 years old, to facing mental health challenges throughout his teens, Andrew Porter's journey is one of extraordinary resilience.
In this deeply personal and inspiring memoir, the Irish rugby star opens up about the experiences that shaped him – on and off the pitch. With honesty and heart, Andrew shares how rugby became his lifeline, guiding him from the gym floor to the world stage.
He reflects on the emotional highs and lows of his career – earning 75 caps for Ireland, winning three Six Nations titles, and becoming one of the sport’s most respected figures.
Heart on My Sleeve is more than a story of athletic triumph; it’s a testament to perseverance, vulnerability, and the strength of the human spirit.
- About The Author
- Andrew Porter is a professional rugby union player for Leinster and the Ireland national team. A cornerstone of Ireland's front row, he has represented his country in multiple Six Nations campaigns and was selected for the British & Irish Lions tours in both 2021 and 2025. He is currently on the British and Irish Lions tour. Known for his power and versatility, Porter helped Leinster secure the 2025 United Rugby Championship title. He lives in Dublin.
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- ISBN
- 9781804442647
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Eriu, (07 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 502 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 250 x 163 x 27 mm
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