Heart on My Sleeve - My story of struggle and strength

Andrew 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. Displaying courage and resilience, Andrew shares the stories of his toughest tests in life and in rugby, covering his emotional journey from the gym to winning 75 caps and three Six Nations wins with Ireland and becoming one of the highest profile and most respected players in the world along the way.

About the author

Andrew Porter is an Irish professional rugby union player who plays with Leinster and his national team. He was selected for the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in 2021. He lives in Dublin.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Porter
• Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 02.10.2025
• EAN: 9781804442647
• ISBN: 978-1-80444-264-7
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, Memoirs, SPORTS & RECREATION / Rugby, Rugby Union, Sports psychology, Autobiography: sport, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs