Why did I buy this book?
I guess like most people you see an autobiography of a famous person you like and you have to have it. I have also been a fan of Liverpool football team and as you will probably guess Steven Gerrard is my favourite footballer!
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This books starts from the beginning of his childhood from when Steven would run around the streets of his hometown which is Liverpool playing football. The book then goes on to tell you about his family and then school.
Steven Gerrard's parents realised they had a special son who was very talented when it came to football. Since Steven was little all he ever wanted to do was play football. In the book it tells you how he's dreams of becoming a footballer nearly came to an end when he accidentally kicked the prong of a garden for which embedded itself in his toe. Luckily he recovered and with the support of his dad also named Steven he was guided into the Liverpool FC team.
Steven Gerrard was a professional with the Liverpool team in 1997 after many trials with many other teams. The book tells of his struggles as a youngster after he was rejected by the England youth set up, and the footballer coaches he would never see eye to eye with. In his autobiography Gerrard reveals the dressing banter he experienced after breaking into the side with likes of fellow footballers David James and Robbie Fowler.
The highs Steven Gerrard experienced includes his debut senior goal against Sheffield Wednesday football club in 1999 and when Liverpool won 4-1 winning the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Cup and the Champions League victory against AC Milan in Istanbul two years ago. He also tells of his own family life and the joys of becoming a father.
The lows of his career are the constant battles against injuries, failures with England and the pressure of the media.
For me this book was the perfect read, as it let you in to the small bits of his life and football career. This book is a must have for all the Liverpool fans especially those who adore Steven Gerrard but is still a good read for those that do not support Liverpool.
I purchased this book from my Asda store for £10. For those who are wanting to buy it there is a good chance you will be able to purchase it at a cheaper price as it has been out for a long time.