Author:John Hartson
In July 2009, former Celtic and Wales soccer star John Hartson was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which had also spread to his lungs and brain. But before his treatment even began, John came to the brink of death after contracting pneumonia, ceasing to breathe and undergoing emergency brain surgery. Against all the odds, he pulled through, and in Please Don't Go he documents his incredible fight for life.
Profoundly moving, John's own story is interwoven with the poignant recollections of his pregnant wife, Sarah, as well as with extracts from his sister Victoria's personal diary. This remarkable book covers the five-week period during which John's survival was most in jeopardy.
John's truly inspirational account of how he has managed to overcome a very aggressive form of cancer will offer hope and courage to others affected by the disease. It is a touching and ultimately uplifting insight into the bravery of the popular football hero, who has fought back to full health in the face of adversity.
Full of inspiration (*****)
—— FourFourTwoAn incredible insight into the life of one of football's true heroes
—— The SunA frank account of John's terrifying experience and the effect of his ordeal on those who love him. Candid and compelling, it's an emotional story of survival that will inspire anyone dealing with the brutal realities of the C-word
—— Daily RecordPoignant and thought-provoking
—— Irish NewsBill Jones used to make documentaries, and he retains that discipline's eye for telling details and evocative shots
—— The TimesAn astounding story
—— The IndependentA remarkable story
—— SportA grimly compelling account
—— The ObserverJones has unearthed and told quite brilliantly the tragic story of a man condemned not only be authority but also by his own stubbornness
—— Sunday TimesMoving
—— Sunday ExpressMade me chuckle
—— Mark CavendishHilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes
—— Glasgow HeraldAn irreverent and funny take on cycling’s biggest race from a man who has seen it up close every year since 2003
—— Lesley McDowell , Glasgow HeraldI found his behind-the-scenes look at the famous race both highly amusing and telling in equal measure
—— Johann Lamont , Scotland on SundayCycling at its best is fiercely cosmopolitan and internationalist, Boulting provides the kind of commentary the sport deserves, and will need if it is to fulfil its undoubted potential to reach out and grow
—— Mark Perryman , The Huffington Post
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