Tackling Life by Jonny Wilkinson & Steve Black

Tackling Life (Jonny Wilkinson Rugby Autobiography in Dust Jacket)

England's World Cup-winning fly-half on his search for purpose and his pursuit of perfection, written with Steve Black

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Tackling Life: Striving for Perfection
• Authors: Jonny Wilkinson & Steve Black
• Publisher: Headline Publishing Group, London
• Publication Date: 2008
• ISBN-13: 9780755318438
• Edition Details: First published in 2008, London: Headline. Hardcover with dust jacket.
• Binding: Publisher's dark cloth-covered hardcover boards with a printed photographic dust jacket.
• Physical Format: Octavo hardcover.
• Language: English

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Very Good (VG)
• Exterior / Boards: The dark navy cloth boards are generally clean, with a few small pale specks and marks, chiefly near the lower edge of the front board. The jacket sits under its protective cover.
• Interior: The text block is clean and legible, with the cream tone expected of the paper. No markings, foxing or tears are evident on the pages examined.
• The Dust Jacket: Present. The photographic jacket shows some light surface wear and scuffing. It is protected in a durable archival-type plastic cover, which is slightly creased and loose at the edges.

Synopsis & Historical Value

Published by Headline in London in 2008, Tackling Life: Striving for Perfection is Jonny Wilkinson's second book, following My World of 2004. Written with Steve Black, it is both a rugby autobiography and a reflective guide to personal achievement.

The book looks at life after England's 2003 World Cup triumph, in which Wilkinson scored the winning drop goal. He describes his search for purpose beyond the game and his relentless pursuit of perfection, and opens up about his darkest moments. Alongside this he sets out practical steps towards success, drawing on questionnaires completed by other sportspeople.

A collectible copy for those who follow English rugby history and the career of one of the sport's most celebrated players.

Author Profile: Jonny Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson became England's youngest international for 71 years when he made his debut at 18 in March 1998. He went on to win 70 caps for his country and became the leading point-scorer in Test rugby. In the 2003 World Cup he scored the drop goal that won the tournament for England, and he also won five caps for the British Lions.

Tackling Life was written with Steve Black, described as a former coach and mentor of Wilkinson. Wilkinson's earlier book was My World (2004).

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