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Running Ronnie O'Sullivan

Running By Ronnie O'Sullivan

Running by Ronnie O'Sullivan


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Summary

World snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan's frank and honest account of his astonishingly dramatic life.

Running Summary

Running: The Autobiography by Ronnie O'Sullivan

World snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan's first volume autobiography RONNIE was a major bestseller, acclaimed for its candour and insight into the life of a top sports star. In his second book, Ronnie reflects on how much of his life has been running away or running towards (often inadvisable) things. When he was young, snooker was a way of running away from school and the expectations of childhood. When he was seventeen, his father and mother ran away from him - his mother was sent to jail for tax evasion, father for murder. At times, Ronnie has escaped from tournaments because his mind was so troubled, and he found release in endless benders. He has literally run away from the troubled relationship with Jo, the mother of two of his children - his hobby is partly responsible for the breakdown of their relationship as it begins to take over his life. And only last year he ran away from the game itself, incredibly and unprecedentedly while still world champion. Ronnie explains how and why he ended up working on a farm in 2012 and 2013 while taking a year's break from the game. His return to the snooker table is arguably the most eagerly awaited in top-class sport. This book shows us why.

Running Reviews

The running is literal as well as metaphorical...it's a heartbreaking story THE METRO Running is a chaotic race through O'Sullivan's life, but this does little to dethrone him as the people's champion - it simply adds further to his legend. PRESS ASSOCIATION When he starts talking about snooker and his rivals, he is fascinating. Yet it wasn't snooker that ended up saving from the booze and drugs - it was distance running. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH At snooker, O'Sullivan is easily the best in the world. At running, he is club class...His frank memoir, which reads like a transcript from the psychiatrist's coach, explains that running - and the running community - gave him a sense of acceptance and achievement. THE SUNDAY TIMES Like a lot of shy people, he can look arrogant and aloof when he is performing, while underneath there's turmoil. DAILY MAIL

About Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan is widely regarded as the most gifted snooker player ever. In May 2012 he won the World Championship and announced his retirement. He then returned in May 2013, having not played for a year, to win the World Championship for a fifth time. http://www.ronnieosullivan.tv/ https://twitter.com/ronnieo147

Additional information

GOR005355769
9781409149569
1409149560
Running: The Autobiography by Ronnie O'Sullivan
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Orion Publishing Co
2013-10-10
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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