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WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS

''An intelligent and often beautifully observed book'' Donald McRae, The Guardian

''A must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear'' Racing Post


''A thoroughly engaging memoir. I can''t recommend this insightful autobiography enough'' Horse & Hound

''A superior story: an honest and self-searching account of the glories and thrills but also the doubt and barren spells that visit even rampantly successful jockeys'' The Irish Times


The riveting full-career autobiography of Barry Geraghty, one of the most successful jump jockeys in the sport''s history. Now retired, Geraghty takes his rightful place in the pantheon of greats that includes AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Ruby Walsh.


Barry Geraghty is an Irish horseracing legend.

From his first win in 1997 he has gone on to ride alm

Trade Review
An intelligent and often beautifully observed book * The Guardian *
True Colours is a frank, unfiltered tale of a racing icon. After reading the book, you appreciate the lengths Geraghty went to in pursuit of success. Readers are given incredible access to his life and it is a must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear. * Racing Post *
I can't recommend this insightful autobiography enough * Horse & Hound magazine *

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    Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
    Publication Date: 01/04/2021
    ISBN13: 9781472282019, 978-1472282019
    ISBN10: 1472282019

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS

    ''An intelligent and often beautifully observed book'' Donald McRae, The Guardian

    ''A must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear'' Racing Post


    ''A thoroughly engaging memoir. I can''t recommend this insightful autobiography enough'' Horse & Hound

    ''A superior story: an honest and self-searching account of the glories and thrills but also the doubt and barren spells that visit even rampantly successful jockeys'' The Irish Times


    The riveting full-career autobiography of Barry Geraghty, one of the most successful jump jockeys in the sport''s history. Now retired, Geraghty takes his rightful place in the pantheon of greats that includes AP McCoy, Richard Johnson and Ruby Walsh.


    Barry Geraghty is an Irish horseracing legend.

    From his first win in 1997 he has gone on to ride alm

    Trade Review
    An intelligent and often beautifully observed book * The Guardian *
    True Colours is a frank, unfiltered tale of a racing icon. After reading the book, you appreciate the lengths Geraghty went to in pursuit of success. Readers are given incredible access to his life and it is a must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear. * Racing Post *
    I can't recommend this insightful autobiography enough * Horse & Hound magazine *

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