Unforgettable: Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year Award
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**Winner of the Rugby Book of the Year Award 2023**
**Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022**
**A perfect gift for Father’s Day**
‘Powerful, moving’ – The Guardian
‘A deeply affecting read […] among the most important ever’ – Daily Mail
‘So powerful. This book might just change the way you think about sport forever’ – Sir Clive Woodward
‘As brave as they come’ – Gareth Thomas
‘Moving and profound’ – The Times
‘Heartbreaking’ – Owen Slot, The Times
‘I’m in my early forties. There are days when I don’t remember the names of my wife and four kids . . .’
RUGBY, DEMENTIA AND THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE
In 2003, England won the Rugby World Cup. Steve Thompson was in England’s front row, at the heart of the match, and at the heart of the scrum – one of sport’s most violent battlegrounds.
But triumph came at a cost. Today, he remembers nothing about playing in that final. In his words, watching the tape back is like watching a ghost.
The years of hurt, and the culture of sucking up punishment and coming back for more, have taken a terrible toll. Steve has been diagnosed with early onset dementia, and serious progressive brain damage. Steve and his wife Steph had a happy family life planned, with decades ahead of them. Now he needs to capture these elusive memories for the sake of his children, before they disappear forever.
With stories contributed by his world-cup winning teammates and his former manager, Sir Clive Woodward, Unforgettable is raw, powerful storytelling. This tale of hope and courage stands as testament to the ultimate strength of the human mind – and to a man no longer pushing himself to the limit for competition, but for his own place in the world.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Blink Publishing (11 May 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1788705947 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1788705943 |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm |
by ANDY
Good service and product
by Mr. Adrian P. Thomas
Having followed the impact of head injuries on footballers since the 1960’s, it was inevitable that rugby players would suffer too. The human stories, like this one, are heart-braking. Why are our Authorities so slow to deal with these medical issues? I think we know why. Best wishes to you Steve and your family.
by Disappointed Reader
Good book about the Former England Rugby Hooker and his life post rugby that has caused him dementia due to the blows to the had he received.Good read
by Not great clips are very thin and break soon as you place in glass had to put them all in bin don’t waste your money guys not worth buying!!!
Fab book husband really enjoyed it ????
by Clive Robbins
From one old Northampton Old Scout to another.
Best of fortune for you and the family for the future.
Clive Robbins
by Cathy Fulker
Great book. Bought for my husband who’s mum suffers from dementia. Gives a great insight & understanding of the disease.
by Billt1412
Steve Thompson is, not was, a world class legend. His on pitch commitment, courage and bravery were beyond belief. All this and more has clearly gone into this incredible insight. There are thousands like me who have cheered him at the top of our lungs and most of the opposition jeered, because he was so damn good. Rugby didn’t ‘give’ him fame and fortune, he earned it in every match he played. Even to reach the pinnacle of his sport, he is a World Champion, without whom England would not have won the world cup, There are so many who have wished or dreamt they were him. To have all that ability, skill and adulation but now admit that given the chance again he would decline in is a massive eye opener into what he is going through. The sport he graced, dominated in cases, is responsible for his current demise and he should have all our respect.
You will never read a ‘sports’ book like this. His soul is bared for all to read and thanks to some true friends many incredible insights have been given to us.
The man is tough, he is a rock for family and friends and now his fight against CTE/dementia is his target and his family his rock. You cannot read this story and not be moved. Steve, in writing this you have earned even more respect. It would have been an honour to know you, even during the ‘silly’ times.
Improve your life and read this incredible book.
by Amazon Customer
Needs to be issued to all clubs and schools