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Jamie Vardy: From Nowhere, My Story Hardcover – 6 Oct. 2016

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An ordinary lad from Sheffield, Jamie Vardy has become known as an against-the-odds footballing hero the world over. Yet a few years ago, things couldn’t have been any more different. Rejected as a teenager by his boyhood club, Jamie thought his chance was gone. But from playing pub football and earning £30 a week at Stocksbridge Park Steels, while still working in a factory, his off-the-cuff performances saw him rise.

Jamie had a wild and turbulent youth, something he doesn’t shy away from. But football became his saving grace and, once he filled his boots with goals at FC Halifax Town and Fleetwood Town, he moved to Leicester City. With a growing sense of focus, Jamie put his head in the game. After the miracle of surviving relegation, Leicester set out on their fairy-tale season. The team of unlikely outsiders bonded together to achieve the unthinkable: Jamie set the record as the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches and Leicester beat odds of 5000-1 to become champions. Defying all expectations, this is the story of the boy from nowhere who reached the top in his own unflinching, honest words.

“Even now there are moments when I shake my head at the madness of it all – going from the factory floor and playing Sunday morning pub football with my mates, to scoring for my country against the World Cup winners in Berlin. It's the stuff of dreams. It hasn't always been an easy journey, some doubted that I was capable, and at times I was probably guilty of not helping myself, but nobody can question my passion for football or my commitment once I set foot on the pitch. There is so much that people don’t know and I look forward to sharing all of that and more in what I hope will be an inspiring story.” Jamie Vardy
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    6 Oct. 2016
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    16.51 x 3.2 x 24.13 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1785034820
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    978-1785034824
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"Jamie Vardy’s searingly honest warts and all account of his rise from football’s lowest foothills to the Premier League summit has been the talk of football." (Sean Hamilton The Sun)

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The incredible story of Jamie Vardy’s rise from non-league journeyman to Premier League Champion in his own words

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ebury Press (6 Oct. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1785034820
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1785034824
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 3.2 x 24.13 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,339 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the autobiography very honest, with great humour. They describe the writing style as easy to read, inspirational, and brilliant. Readers also mention the message as true, inspirational and well written.

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Customers find the book brilliant, entertaining, and honest. They also say it's in very good condition and arrived quickly.

"...He recently finished reading this book and said it is a great read; since then he has encouraged me to start reading it...." Read more

"...Excellent book, funny and insightful to non league football." Read more

"...to earth lad who achieved his dream the unconventional way and makes for a good read. Worth the money." Read more

"...Addictive reading, smashed it out in a day on holiday and was left wanting more." Read more

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Customers find the autobiography very honest, straightforward, and one of the best sports autobiographies published in years. They also say it's Prepared by one of sports' greatest players.

"...Vardy portrays a very honest story and also adds in some great humour." Read more

"...Very open and very honest with plenty of stories of nights out with a few scraps along the way, it reminded me of players a whole generation before..." Read more

"...He explained everything with ease and was very honest, and also a bit of comedy in it!Perfect!..." Read more

"Awesome rags to riches story. Doesn't pull any punches and gives an honest insight into the lives of one of England's sporting legends...." Read more

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Customers find the writing style very easy to read, down to earth, and honest. They also mention that the book has no boring parts.

"A very easy read...." Read more

"Really enjoyed reading it.He explained everything with ease and was very honest, and also a bit of comedy in it!Perfect!..." Read more

"...It looks easy to read and Jamie Vardy is quite interesting so I know it’s perfect for all LCFC fans. My son will love it for sure!" Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Truly inspirational & very well written. Jamie Vardy comes across as a nice down to earth fella...." Read more

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Customers find the message in the book inspirational, honest, and heartfelt. They also say the book is interesting and entertaining.

"...The book gives a great incite into his life and the struggles that he has faced...." Read more

"...This is different, self deprecating, honest and as a Leicester fan a fantastic insight into the run up to that fantastic season 2015/16...." Read more

"...It symbolises a triumph of human spirit, a willingness to nurture, cherish and pursue dreams until they are finally realised...." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Truly inspirational & very well written. Jamie Vardy comes across as a nice down to earth fella...." Read more

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Customers find the book full of honest opinions and humor.

"...Vardy portrays a very honest story and also adds in some great humour." Read more

"...Excellent book, funny and insightful to non league football." Read more

"...Really funny guy who is just actually a normal bloke that likes to have a drink here and there and that does and did all the things we do...." Read more

"...Great story and written with humor and the inside stories you would expect from a footballers autobiography. Would recommend!" Read more

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KEITH CRAVEN
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book and great sports underdog story!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2017
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I bought this book for my son for Christmas because he needed a new book for school and is obsessed with football. He recently finished reading this book and said it is a great read; since then he has encouraged me to start reading it. We both loved Vardy's story and his rise to fame so it seemed a suitable book for us both. The book gives a great incite into his life and the struggles that he has faced. Vardy portrays a very honest story and also adds in some great humour.
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Balders
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, straightforward honest recollection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2019
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Most football stories are the same old tired, boring expected blowing of smoke up their own ass stories. This is different, self deprecating, honest and as a Leicester fan a fantastic insight into the run up to that fantastic season 2015/16. Excellent book, funny and insightful to non league football.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed from beginning to end
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 March 2021
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A very easy read. The book follows Jamie’s life from academy reject to non league to playing professional, winning the Premier League and representing England.

Despite not being a fan of any of the clubs he has represented I enjoyed reading his journey up the football ladder. Very open and very honest with plenty of stories of nights out with a few scraps along the way, it reminded me of players a whole generation before the current modern footballer whom are perceived to be more professional than ever.
However Jamie Vardy bucks the trend of the modern professional footballer not just in the way he “made it” but also how he behaved in his early years too.

I found the book to be relatable to my early 20s. Jamie Vardy comes across as down to earth lad who achieved his dream the unconventional way and makes for a good read. Worth the money.
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William Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK EVER
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Greatest story ever told
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great...
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Really enjoyed reading it.
He explained everything with ease and was very honest, and also a bit of comedy in it!
Perfect!
A player who has progressed so much over the past few years and has demonstrated to the world that you don't need to play in a BIG football academy your whole life and then at the age of 15-16-17 sign a big contract with a big club, but that if you keep your head high up during difficult times and you never give up, you can make it even if you play non-league at the age of 25.
He seems to have a great family and even though he went through some problems with his parents he decided he could create his own family if they didn't want to fully accept him and his girlfriend/wife.
Really funny guy who is just actually a normal bloke that likes to have a drink here and there and that does and did all the things we do.
The photos were allso great and he made a great choice by chosing and describing the photos.
Read it in one sitting.
Even though I support Spurs and I rarely read other clubs footballers autobiographies I decided to give it a goand was very surprised and happy with it.
Cheers Vards!!!
Really reccomend to every football fan.
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madipask
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2018
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Awesome rags to riches story. Doesn't pull any punches and gives an honest insight into the lives of one of England's sporting legends.
Especially recommended for Wednesday fans like me, as much as it hurts to admit we threw away a diamond. Also for sports fans the world over, especially after the Leicester fairytale!
Addictive reading, smashed it out in a day on holiday and was left wanting more.
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Tom Facer
3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 December 2018
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I am only part way through the book so unfair to be too critical. Have found the contents interesting without being overly exciting, but will reserve judgement until I have finished the book.
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Ultra_Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars The things that dreams are made of
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 October 2016
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Many football fans, and not just followers of Leicester City, have been eagerly awaiting this autobiography for months. They will not be disappointed by its contents.

Although the broad outline of Vardy's journey from factory worker in Sheffield to Footballer Of The Year and Premier League title winner is well known, the numerous ups and downs he endured in the course of that journey are not. This book represents a wish to enlighten, as well as enthrall. It succeeds on both counts.

Vardy's story transcends football - and indeed, sport. It symbolises a triumph of human spirit, a willingness to nurture, cherish and pursue dreams until they are finally realised.

The author is far from a saint, but acknowledges his past mistakes with a candour and humility which many others in current British public life would do well to learn from and copy.

Here is a tale that deserves to be told, and read.
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Vicki Thitchener
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read.
Reviewed in Canada on 31 December 2020
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I only bought this book for my husband as an add on sale but knew he admired Jamie Vardy as a player. He read it in a day, he couldn’t put it down and found it very interesting, funny with a human touch. Very enlightening book!
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Fernando A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Te ayuda a ver cómo no rendirte sin importar que
Reviewed in Mexico on 3 May 2020
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Lo mejor de alguien que pasó de ser normal a una super estrella y los problemas que enfrentamos como personas normales.
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Satvik
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in India on 21 November 2020
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Nice book
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The Deliverator
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible story
Reviewed in the United States on 8 September 2018
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This is such a unique story. Great for football/soccer enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in a 5000-1 chance story. There is a lot reference to alcohol and his pre-training energy drink comments which probably are not best as far as a role model, but it is honest, genuine and raw, and he does value his family above all. Also great re being a team player and how important his relationships with friends, managers, other players are to him.
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roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Una bella storia
Reviewed in Italy on 15 December 2016
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Una bella storia, un inno al non mollare, a credere nei propri sogni nonostante tutto e tutti. C'è sotto di più di una semplice storia di calcio
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