HarperNonFiction scores ex-rugby player James Haskell’s personal growth guide

HarperNonFiction has netted former England and British and Irish Lions rugby player James Haskell’s new book Approach With(out) Caution. 

Oliver Malcolm, executive publisher, acquired world English language rights in a deal with Clare Hulton. It will publish on 5th January 2023. 

The book is Haskell’s third with HarperCollins after the success of previous bestsellers What a Flanker and Ruck Me. 

The publisher said: “Revolutionary and revealing, Approach With(out) Caution sees James Haskell moving firmly into the ‘personal growth’ space. Taking the lessons he’s learned both on and off the pitch, James reveals his five-pillar plan to take control of your life and conquer your fears. By the end of the book readers will have all they need to approach any challenge, big or small, with confidence – not caution. 

“One of rugby’s most ferocious flankers and successful players, James Haskell always knew he had to keep his body strong. But to play 77 times for England, reach the very top of the game and carry on that astonishing success into his post-playing career, he had to keep his mind even stronger. In this book, he shares how he did it.” 

Haskell said: “We live in an excuse-based culture. Everything is always someone else’s fault, whether you’re unhappy with your body, your career, your relationship, your bank balance or your life in general. But only you can fix you. I want to reframe life’s challenges and give you the tools to make the most of every day. 

“This book will help you live in the present and take accountability for the things you can control. I’m incredibly proud of it, and if I can help just one person it will have been worth all the hard work.” 

Malcolm added: “James has built a huge following for his no-nonsense approach to life, putting an emphasis on personal accountability, and constantly encouraging individuals to look forwards not backwards. There are some incredibly useful life lessons in the book, all told with James’ characteristic directness and flair.”