Ricky Weir, a Glasgow-born author, speaker, and prominent figure based in Jersey. Popularly known as a football legend, Ricky, has had a remarkable life journey that connects diverse cultures, continents, and communities. His memoir
‘Illegitimately Blessed’ is a reflection of his identity and resilience.
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
"I feel Ricky’s story can be summed up with the sentiment from one of my favourite poems, To Be Great, Be Whole:
"To be great, be whole: don't exaggerate
Or leave out any part of you.
Be complete in each thing. Put all you are
Into the least of your acts.
So too in each lake, with its lofty life,
The whole moon shines.
In every step of his journey, Ricky exemplifies someone who embraces his wholeness, and this is what makes his story so deeply inspiring."
- Lindi L
"Part genealogy detective story, part self help book. Ricky manages to weave great story telling through a fascinating insight into what drives a serial entrepreneur to keep going despite many setbacks along the way.
I found myself heavily invested in Ricky's journey to uncover his birth parents, and their stories, in two VERY different worlds between Scotland and Nigeria. At the same time you are taken through a rollercoaster ride of competitive football, finance, entrepreneurial endeavours in Brazil and the Caribbean and of course, a very nostalgic trip to my beloved island, Jersey."
- Justin Thorne
"I thoroughly enjoyed this autobiography by the Glasgow author and finished it within just a few days. I typically read a book a week, but this memoir about identity quickly became a real favourite.
I found myself looking forward to sitting down with it every evening. The only downside was that I read this Ricky Weir biography far too quickly!"
- Steve Martin
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