No Nonsense

THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR The Sunday Times bestseller isbrilliant,gripping, beautifully written, real, says Jonathan Northcroft. So, you think you knowJoey Barton. Think again.No Nonsense is the raw yet redemptive story of a man shaped by rejection and the consequences of his mistakes. He hasrepresented England, and been a pivotal player for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Marseille,Burnley and Glasgow Rangers, but his career has featured recurring controversy. The low point of beingsent to prisonfor assault in 2008 proved to be the catalyst for the re-evaluation of his life. Barton reveals the formative influences of atough upbringing in Liverpool, gives a survivor's insight into a game which, to use his phrase, eats people alive and speaks frankly about thegambling addictionthat has left him facing a hefty ban.In addition to dealing with his past, he also expands on his plans for the future, and explains how he has redirected his energies since the births of his children. Candid, challenging, entertaining and intelligent,No Nonsense,isthe game-changing autobiographythat redefines the most fascinating figure in British football.Compelling Donald McRae, Guardian Brilliant Matt Lawton, Daily Mail