The Magic in the Tin: From the author of the critically acclaimed THE BOY ON THE SHED

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Paul Ferris

The Magic in the Tin

From the author of the critically acclaimed THE BOY ON THE SHED

Paul Ferris

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Bloomsbury Sport
31 October 2023

Memoirs; Men's health; Coping with illness; Football (Soccer, Association football)

'Unmissable: please read this extraordinary book.' - Daily Mail

'Genius... A difficult, deeply personal story beautifully told.' – The Athletic

'All men should read this book - important and brilliantly written.' - Alan Shearer

'A fantastic read… educational and thought-provoking. - ITV News

'A triumph... A worthy follow-up to The Boy on the Shed.' - Jeff Stelling

Former Newcastle United winger Paul Ferris was 51. He had successfully forged a post-football career as a physio, barrister and then a CEO, and his award-winning memoir, The Boy on the Shed, was just about to be published. But then he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This honest, sometimes brutal and frequently funny book tells the story of what happened next.

Prostate cancer. It’s a phrase that strikes fear into the heart of every man. It’s the most common male cancer, but treatable if it’s caught early enough. Paul doesn’t shy away from describing that treatment. And neither does he hold back on its life-changing consequences – from harrowing surgery, humiliating procedures and excruciating consultations – as he strives to become the man he once was again.

The mental challenges and psychological impact of living with this acute condition are explored in Paul’s revealing and riveting narrative that represents rare male honesty, but this is never a ‘poor me’ book or not in any way self-pitying. Courageous, inspirational and beautifully written, The Magic in the Tin is a rare thing: deeply moving yet rich in humour, written by a true sportsman in every sense of the word.

A brutal and poignant account of one man's journey through prostate cancer.

By: Paul Ferris
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781399400091
ISBN 10: 1399400096
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born in Lisburn during the Troubles, Paul Ferris was a teenage footballing prodigy, becoming Newcastle United’s youngest-ever player in 1982, only for injury to ensure his promise went unfulfilled. He later returned to the club as a physiotherapist before earning a Master’s degree and qualifying as a barrister. But the lure of football was always strong and he went back for a third spell at Newcastle, as Head of the Medical Department, again working closely with a host of big-name players and managers. Paul's first book, The Boy on the Shed, became a bestseller and won multiple awards including the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year.

Reviews for The Magic in the Tin: From the author of the critically acclaimed THE BOY ON THE SHED

All men should read this book - important and brilliantly written. * Alan Shearer * A triumph ... A worthy follow-up to The Boy on the Shed. * Jeff Stelling * A difficult and important story beautifully told. * Mick Harford * Genius... A difficult, deeply personal story beautifully told. Paul Ferris is a rare and important author who can write about the darkest of subjects with a warmth and life- affirming honesty few others can match. -- George Caulkin * The Athletic UK. * Paul Ferris manages to be brutally honest and very funny about something dark and terrifying. He's also generous, warm and philosophical. * Kevin Day, writer and comedian * 'I believe anyone who enjoyed The Boy on the Shed will love The Magic in the Tin. Together, they tell my whole story.' * Paul Ferris * A book as brave as it is honest. * Daily Mail * a fantastic read... educational and thought-provoking. * ITV News * 'A powerful, courageous and brave book' * Francis Benali, Southampton FC legend and award-winning charity fundraiser * Courageous, life-affirming and beautifully written, it is a memoir that is both deeply moving and rich in humour... a magnificent book and I encourage you to read it. * Helen McGurk * A deeply personal and brutally honest account ... handled with a light tough - and moments of real humour - as Ferris brings that roller coaster road to life. * Irish news * Powerful * Choice Magazine * Unmissable: please read this extraordinary book... Every man, whatever their age, should read this brave and painfully honest book. * Daily Mail * Ferris brings humour to the darkness. This profoundly moving memoir will perhaps be his most important legacy. It will hold the hands of men unfortunate enough to face the same fight and encourage others not to remain silent. Inspirational. * Daily Mail *