More than 4,000 copies of the Leeds Rhinos forward's life story were snapped up within its first month of publication.

No White Flag details Peacock's career from his days as a short-sighted rookie at junior club Stanningley through to last season's engage Super League Grand Final triumph with Rhinos and Great Britain's subsequent Test success against New Zealand.

This isn't a warts an all autobiography. There is only limited detail of Peacock's life away from rugby league, but it does provide a fascinating insight into what it takes to become one of the world's leading players in such an uncompromising sport.

Changing room details – revealing how Bulls were inspired to their 2005 Super League title triumph and the way Rhinos turned their season around last year – give fans a rare glimpse into an otherwise closed world.

Typically, Peacock doesn't pull his punches, describing how a drink-fuelled accident almost ended his career and giving his thoughts – both positive and negative – on some of the game's big personalities.

Peacock's views on Matthew Elliott haven't gone down too well with the former Bradford boss and Bulls' management aren't spared his wrath over the circumstances behind his departure from Odsal – Peacock says was told there was no money to improve his contract, yet cash was found to bring Iestyn Harris back north from Welsh rugby union.

Even so, Peacock's affection and respect for his former Bulls team mates is obvious he makes it clear he doesn't blame Harris for what happened. Peacock also reveals his anger at Leeds boss Tony Smith's decision to drop him to the bench early in the 2007 season, though he is big enough to admit that – in hindsight – the coach was spot on.

Leeds fans will find some of the early chapters, largely a tale of Bradford success, hard reading, but Peacock's account of Rhinos' 2007 campaign definitely redresses the balance.

* No White Flag. By Jamie Peacock with Phil Caplan. Stadia. £18.99.