Biographies & Memoirs

Unforgettable, Rugby, Dementia and the Fight of my Life

Author: Steve Thompson

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. 

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. 

See full description See full description
  • Release Date 07/2022
  • Number of pages Number of pages 320
  • Language English
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2022
  • Publisher Publisher Bonnier Books
  • See all
Genre: Athletes
19 86
Delivery Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
14,00 €   shipping cost
Sent from Greece
From Book Odyssey 4.9 (23)
Greece
10 pieces
See Books on the page of Book Odyssey

Description

Description

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.

Manufacturer

See full description

Specifications

Specifications

Author
Steve Thompson
Publisher
Bonnier Books
Language
English
Subtitle
Rugby, Dementia and the Fight of my Life
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
320
Release Date
07/2022
Attribute
Athletes
Publication Date
2022
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9781788705912

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

See all specifications

Description & Specifications

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.

Manufacturer

Author
Steve Thompson
Publisher
Bonnier Books
Language
English
Subtitle
Rugby, Dementia and the Fight of my Life
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
320
Release Date
07/2022
Attribute
Athletes
Publication Date
2022
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9781788705912

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

19,86 €
14,00 €   shipping cost