Meta Description: If you are a reader, the list of these autobiographies and books will help get a sneak peak
into the lives of some legendary players who have achieved the impossible.
In every story, there are heroes and villains. Without the presence of either of these, a story cannot be a great
success. This is what the popular belief is. But when it comes to sports, its all about the story of a successful
sportsman who found a way to rise above all odds. The story of a legend is not always straight and simple.
Every successful person has gone through a bucket load of hardships to reach the heights that he/she has
achieved. It takes a lot out of a player to become the best in their field and be remembered for their
contributions.
There is not one but several such sportsmen who have either written their biographies or stories of their life
have been published by prominent authors after much research. Every story has a hidden meaning attached
to it that brings a lot of confidence and promotes the importance of sports as well. The name of such
sportsmen was enough for even the professional bettors to earn money from the stakes. In this article, we
bring to you some exceptional names of books and a brief overview that will help you get in depth knowledge
into the life of such legends.
1.A Woman’s Game: The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Women’s Football by Suzy Wrack
The book is about the journey of a famous female footballer who saw a lot of crowds and fame from audiences
who loved the women’s football team. She describes the struggles of women footballers after bans were put
and how they were treated as outsiders. The global reach of men’s football was given prominence while
women were totally suppressed.
2.The Game of Our Lives: The Meaning and Making of English Football by David Goldblatt (2014)
The story is about the rise of men’s football in the UK and how the team grew against popular opinion.
Although the UK team is given huge respect today, the start and evolution was not easy as per the writer and
established footballer of that time.
3.Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan (2015)
There are several mainstream sports that are given a considerable amount of importance today. However,
there are certain athletes who have also acquired quite a reputation for themselves in other areas of sports like
Surfing. The story of Finnegan is worth a read as a surfer.
4.Addicted by Tony Adams (1998)
Addicted is a story of Tony Adams where he shares a big amount of information on how drugs and different
types of addictions can destroy the life of a good athlete or sportsman. He shares details about the struggles
he had to go through to reach the highest pedestal of success. He further discusses how his drinking problem
became one of the biggest mistakes of his life personally and how it eventually led to the demise of his career
as well.
5.I Think Therefore I Play by Andrea Pirlo (2013)
This story is another major and important contribution to the works and memories written by football
professionals. The author gives a deep dive into his soul and showcases how ego and pride are the part and
parcel of the limelight but also how it can cause problems. He is one of the biggest footballers of his generation
and also gives knowledge about the importance of sports in life.