1 / 2My Life in Red and White: Arsène Wenger Autobiography, 352 Pages
Pages: My Life in Red and White is Arsène Wenger’s autobiography, covering his football career and leadership ideas, including his 22 years managing Arsenal. It also traces his earlier work in France and Japan, making it relevant to readers interested in the manager’s full career rather than Arsenal alone.
At a glance
- Autobiography covering Wenger’s career in France, Japan and north London.
- Includes reflections on leadership and his approach to football, training and coaching.
- The listing describes his Arsenal tenure as 22 years and mentions the 2003–2004 Invincibles season.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers more than Wenger’s Arsenal years, including his earlier management work in France and Japan.
- Combines career narrative with stated discussion of leadership principles and changes in football.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | W&N |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 12 October 2021 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 147461826X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1474618267 |
| Weight listed | 328 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 2.4 x 19.6 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Arsenal supporters wanting Wenger’s account of his time at the club.
- Football readers interested in management, coaching and the evolution of the game.
- Readers looking for a sports autobiography that spans a manager’s career across multiple countries.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a densely anecdotal account of every Arsenal season, as customer feedback includes criticism of the depth of that coverage.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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16% 16% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback is largely favourable overall, with many ratings in the highest category. The supplied feedback describes the book as insightful and praises its content, particularly for readers interested in football and Arsenal. Reactions to readability and writing quality are mixed, and some readers feel it lacks anecdotes about Wenger’s 22 years at Arsenal. That caveat matters if detailed season-by-season stories are the priority, while the described career scope also includes his work in France and Japan.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes the content as insightful and appealing to football fans.
Negative themes
- Some readers criticise the depth of the account, particularly its lack of anecdotes about Wenger’s 22 years at Arsenal.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback on readability and writing quality is mixed, with some finding it engaging and well written and others finding it boring or poorly written.
Frequently asked questions
What does My Life in Red and White cover?
The listing describes Wenger’s career from France and Japan through his 22 years managing Arsenal, alongside leadership principles and his influence on football.
Is this book only about Arsenal?
No. The described career coverage also includes Wenger’s work in France and Japan before his time in north London.
What format details are listed?
The listing gives an English-language first edition with 352 pages. It also lists dimensions of 12.6 x 2.4 x 19.6 cm and a weight of 328 g.
