In My Own Words: The Autobiography

by Paul Galvin

One of the greatest GAA footballers of the modern era, Paul Galvin has enjoyed a brilliant and at times controversial career. Winning four senior All Ireland medals with Kerry and eight Munster championships, he was also a three-time All Star and 2009 Footballer of the Year. His inter-county career took off in the late 1990s, when he picked up a Munster minor championship medal in 1997 and another at under-21 level in 1999. But it was in the senior team throughout the 2000s that Paul came into his own. In a period defined by great rivalry with Tyrone, he became a key playmaker for Kerry, never failing to give his all in pursuit of victory. Over the course of a career marked by courage, physicality and an intense passion for the Green and Gold, there were many glorious days. There were other days too, with controversial incidents that led to a number of suspensions, most notably in 2008, the year in which Paul also had the honour of being the Kerry captain. 2009 brought redemption. But 2010 presented new challenges. In this fiercely honest autobiography, Paul offers – in his own words – a compelling, unflinching account of a career that has fascinated football fans for over a decade.

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 30, 2014

Reviews

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warrior amongst men.
Great tenacious, vibrant , talented guy amongst a group who backed each other in the depts of high end Sport.
Great read, follow him closely , very successful Businessman who isnt your typical GAA player.
Great memories in Croker HQ watching him beat Dublin and Cork and several other teams.
An interesting biography where no stone is unturned and very easy to become engrossed in!

[Shane Mulcahy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent read about a fascinating character. As a Corkman it pains me to say that Galvin was a fantastic player. He's an enigma on and off the field. I was a little disappointed with aspects of the book; it is disjointed at times and the editing isn't as good as one might expect.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I read and it is my all time favourite! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it as it is written with complete honesty about his life in his teenage days, his playing days with UCC & Kerry underage & senior teams, his time in teaching and his love of fashion.

[Donal Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably a bit biased been a kerry supporter. Galvin is a witty character and comes across a lot different from his public persona