{"product_id":"9781804442647-heart-on-my-sleeve","title":"Heart on My Sleeve","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy story of struggle and strength WINNER AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Porter lost his mother to breast cancer at the age of 12, spent much of his teens suffering with his mental health and overcame his issues by focusing on rugby. Here, this gentle giant wears his heart on his sleeve and opens up about his challenges and successes on and off the pitch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Fascinating - a great read' - Miriam O'Callaghan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brilliant, absolutely terrific' - Matt Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a foreword by Richie Sadlier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the heartbreak of losing his mother to breast cancer at just 12 years old, to battling mental health struggles throughout his teens, Andrew Porter's journey is one of extraordinary resilience. In this deeply personal and inspiring account, the Irish rugby star opens up about the challenges that shaped him - on and off the pitch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 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, including earning 75 caps for Ireland, winning three Six Nations titles and becoming one of the sport's most respected figures. This is more than a story of athletic triumph - it's a testament to the power of perseverance, vulnerability, and the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55602241372534,"sku":"9781804442647","price":18.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_38806877_36ea50d2-4925-4b3e-bb0b-3cd33e0b4d9d.jpg?v=1764351320","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781804442647-heart-on-my-sleeve","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}