Kellie

Kellie Harrington, a national treasure from Ireland, has written a memoir that details her unlikely journey to the top, overcoming many obstacles and setbacks along the way. She shares vivid details about being a woman in a historically male sport and how she manages her body and mind.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

After Kellie Harrington's remarkable triumph at the Tokyo Olympics, the Irish people hailed her as not just a sporting hero but also a profoundly inspirational human being. Kellie now shares the captivating story of her unlikely journey to the top, unveiling the numerous challenges and setbacks she overcame along the way.

Growing up in Dublin's north inner city, Kellie faced the risk of veering off the right path in life before discovering the world of boxing. Initially, the local boxing club, being an all-male establishment, refused to let her join. Undeterred, Kellie persisted and eventually found her way into the sport. However, her path to success was far from straightforward. For years, she grappled with international competition, often feeling unsupported by the national boxing set-up. There were times when she contemplated giving up on her boxing dreams altogether. Yet, a spark of ambition and a deep love for the sport kept her going, and gradually, she honed her skills to become a world-class athlete.

Collaborating with the acclaimed author Roddy Doyle, Kellie has penned a captivating memoir that delves into her remarkable rise to greatness and her unwavering commitment to leading a normal life. This includes her decision to remain an amateur boxer while maintaining her cherished job at a Dublin psychiatric hospital. Kellie offers incredibly vivid and revealing insights into her experiences as a woman in a historically male sport, as well as her strategies for managing her body and mind. What emerges is a truly inspiring portrayal of a woman who possesses both remarkable ordinariness and extraordinary exceptionalism. Through her memoir, Kellie empowers others to overcome obstacles, pursue their passions, and achieve greatness in their own unique ways.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241996034