Thompson, Joe
Darkness and Light: My Story
- 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
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.