Lee Byrne (Y Llolfa)
If your preconceptions of sporting autobiographies involves repetitive stories of getting drunk with the lads and various other tiresome escapades then sadly The Byrne Identity, the autobiography of former Wales fullback Lee Byrne, will not change your mind. With 46 caps for Wales, and a rugby career ranging from Bridgend Athletic to Clermont, Lee has certainly seen his fair share of highs and lows, suffering from several significant injuries, which eventually ended his career prematurely. The endless tales of rugger buggers out on the drink causing mayhem starts to drag pretty early on, but it’s worth persevering to understand a little of the working-class lad from Bridgend suffering from dyslexia, lacking in confidence and nearly being overwhelmed by depression. A more interesting story trying to break out but ultimately failing.
Price: £9.99. Info: http://www.ylolfa.com/en (JB)