A Delicate Game
Brain Injury, Sport and Sacrifice - Sports Book Award Special Commendation
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Published:31st Mar '22
Should be back in stock very soon
Specially Commended at the William Hill Sports Book Awards
A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should A 14-year old-rugby player is told to play on through multiple blows. He never wakes up from the last one A scientist reveals a pattern of brain disease in NFL players and is discredited A survivor of domestic abuse can't remember details when standing up in court From the creator of the award-winning podcast A Beautiful Brain.This is the story of the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), concussive and sub-concussive trauma. It is also a story of power, of science and sport, and of the bodies that society deems worth sacrificing. It is an investigation that explores the truth about concussion in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent sports, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with consequences. This story belongs to those families.A Delicate Game explores the passion and fury of sport, truth and justice, violence against women, privilege, love, greed, hope and redemption. It's going to change the way you think about sport forever.Reviews'This book is vital, compassionate and fascinating. It has and will continue to change lives all over the world' - Steve Thompson'Moving...persuasive...timely...absorbing...well-researched...required reading' Sunday Times'Walker-Brown takes us on a gripping and heartbreaking journey through the human debris of sport' The Guardian'Hana Walker-Brown is a powerful new voice in narrative non-fiction. A Delicate Game is sensitive, crushing, vivid and unforgettable' Will Storr'A MUST read book for anybody involved in sports, the facts and truth needs to be common knowledge for everyone.' - Alix Popham'A Delicate Game is a beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing read. Hana Walker-Brown gives such deep insights that it often feels like you are right next to her in her encounters, privileged enough to be listening. A Delicate Game combines excellent investigative reporting with a uniquely passionate voice that is calling for immediate action. Everyone should read this book!' - Julia Ebner'A heartbreaking but really important book. I can hugely recommend to all' Fi Glover'Sharp, smart and vital. Walker-Brown is a super duper mega talent' - Anneka Harry'It is hard to summarise the level of skill required to execute a multifaceted...Praise for The Beautiful Brain
'I can't even tell you how many women and their caregivers found us and joined our support groups thanks to The Beautiful Brain and Hana's work on TBI in Domestic Violence because I have lost count! There is a true power in this work
I can't stop thinking about its core message - the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable -- Gillian Reynolds * Sunday Times *
It's gripping and essential - if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging, as much a call-to-arms as a piece of investigative journalism * Esquire *
Hana Walker-Brown is an incredible talent, deftly shifting between storyteller, science communicator, and political commentator. Prepare to be informed, devastated, and to find yourself raring to join in the campaign to make sure head trauma is understood and prevented at all costs." -- Dr Sophie Mort
Moving...persuasive...timely...absorbing...well-researched...required reading * Sunday Times *
A well-timed and comprehensive publication for all sports men and women * Irish Times *
An ambitious and powerful piece of investigative journalism . . . [Walker-Brown's] writing is political in the best sense, protest writing, a clarion call of great conviction and urgency * Irish Examin
ISBN: 9781529348064
Dimensions: 236mm x 162mm x 34mm
Weight: 560g
352 pages