Just for Kicks

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Just for Kicks
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kenny Logan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 129
Category/GenreBiographies: Sport
Rugby Union
ISBN/Barcode 9780755319701
ClassificationsDewey:796.333092
Audience
General
Illustrations 16pp colour photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publication Date 18 March 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Kenny Logan s riveting story is one full of surprises. A Scottish rugby star, with 70 caps for his country, and a club legend at Wasps, winner of three Premiership titles and a glorious Heineken Cup, Kenny could not read or write until he was in his thirties. Born into a farming community in rural Scotland, Kenny struggled at school and only confronted his dyslexia on meeting his wife, Gabby. Further challenges followed as they suffered gruelling IVF treatment. Always entertaining, with a twinkle in his eye, Kenny is not one to wallow in misfortune. The difficulties in his life have been interspersed by many a cheeky grin. Now a national heartthrob, after wowing millions on Strictly Come Dancing, Kenny s story is one of sporting glory, passion, sincerity, tragedy, and a lot of laughter.

Author Biography

Kenny Logan is Scottish rugby s most capped winger with 70 caps, and he played in three World Cups and numerous Five and Six Nations campaigns for his country. After winning the Scottish League Championship with his local team, Stirling County, in 1997 he transferred to Wasps where he won three English league titles, two English Cups, a European Challenge Cup and the Heineken Cup. He is now heavily involved in charity work and has recently appeared in the Strictly Come Dancing tour. He lives in Kew with his wife, the sports presenter Gabby Logan, and their twins.

Reviews

'Kenny Logan tells his amazing story with heartfelt honesty. A compelling read.' - Alan Pearey, Rugby World Laugh-out-loud good and the triumphs and tragedies of Logan s life on and off the field are told with searing honesty. Not your average sportsman s autobiography - Observer An engaging autobiography...offering an extra dimension with the story of his dyslexia' - Guardian