Lessons Learned in Pursuit of Glory

by Andy Moran

Andy Moran is one of the most respected and admired Gaelic footballers of his generation. The former two-time All-Star, Footballer of the Year and Mayo team captain has written a compelling account of his journey through the sport he loves, told through vignettes about the mentors who influenced him, teammates who inspired him and the games that made him.
This is a book about Mayo football - the agony and the ecstasy, the near misses and the friendships - but it has a much broader canvas.
This book does exactly what it says. It tells us how sport can influence every aspect of a player's life; how the game of football moulded the writer himself; of the life lessons that sport teaches all of us; and how a good coach can have a life-changing influence on a young athlete. It is also an homage to his native Mayo, a county that has captivated the country season after season through daring deeds and epic comebacks, all in the pursuit of glory.

256 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 2021

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book brought a really interesting perspective to Andy Moran’s career as a Mayo footballer, and how certain players influenced both him and the Mayo squad as a whole over the years. I thought it was a great book, and I will definitely be reading it again soon.

[Sean O'Sullivan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Important to note that while this is Andy Morans book, it isn't an autobiography. Felt like he held back at times where he could have gone into more detail. It's definitely different from most GAA books, but that might not be a good thing.

[DaveDog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic book great for any sporting fan or someone interested in personal development. Great fella altogether