Thompson, Joe

Darkness and Light: My Story

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ISBN 13:
9781785314513
author:
Thompson, Joe
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pitch Publishing Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
24 x 16 centimetres (0.50 kg)
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, Soccer, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.44

Description

Darkness and Light: My Story is a heart-wrenching and soul-stirring autobiography that follows Joe Thompson's journey from adversity to triumph. Born into a world of struggle, Joe found solace in football, which opened up new opportunities for him at the age of nine. However, his life was marked by further challenges when he was released from Manchester United at 16 and later diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. Despite undergoing six months of chemotherapy, Joe's cancer returned three years later, leaving him on the brink of defeat. But he refused to give up, and in an incredible display of resilience, he overcame his illness for a second time. This book is a testament to Joe's strength and determination, offering a unique insight into the life of a footballer who has faced some of the toughest challenges imaginable.

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