Watch him on the TV and you'd think that Stephen Hendry was one of Snooker's most dour competitors, and amongst the giants and characters of the game, an outsider that couldn't relate to the snooker public. His persona was at odds with the most colourful players of the golden era of snooker, the late 80s and 90s but yet there was much more to the legendary Scottish star. Me and the Table is an entertaining read and an account that will make you look differently at how Hendry was wired, his remarkable rise to fame as a teenager and the success coming to a socially awkward teenager at such a young age and thrust into the limelight with little preparation.

By his own account, Hendry acknowledges that he was fully focused on bettering himself at every opportunity but also felt trapped in the business arrangement that allowed him to progress so quickly with his own character perhaps not strong enough to push back. Earning the respect of his fellow players came as he got older and his battles in particular with Steve Davis and Jimmy White are heavily featured, as well as frequent anecdotes with the likes of John and Alex Higgins, Ronnie O'Sullivan and many more greats of the game.

Hendry explores his personal life quite heavily within the book and his marriage to Mandy which for large parts of it were good until a divorce and then subsequent relationship with Lauren, a much younger partner. Acknowledging his part in the events, allow him to delve into both his character and emotional side which is reflected heavily. There is no doubt that Hendry clearly feels there is unfinished business on the green baize and his post-snooker career out in China, as well as his stints in the commentary box are touched upon too which give this book an excellent all-round feel, a flowing story that will keep you reading and wanting more from arguably snooker's greatest ever player.

Well worth a read, grab yourself a cuppa and sit down and learn about the fascinating life of Stephen Hendry!