
The Magic in the Tin
From the author of the critically acclaimed THE BOY ON THE SHED
By: Paul Ferris
Hardcover | 28 April 2022
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Paul Ferris says- "I have tried to be as honest as I could in documenting the last few years I've spent dealing with prostate cancer. I hope that journey makes for a very interesting read. It is brutal, raw, honest and I think funny in places as well. I think it represents rare male honesty. To tell this story, took all of the courage that I possess. Prostate cancer is the second biggest killer of men in the UK. It is also one of the least understood cancers. This book will certainly alleviate some of that misunderstanding. It is not a 'poor me' book. Rather, it is simply an account of an ordinary man suffering from cancer, while experiencing the extraordinary success of becoming a published author -I believe anyone who purchased and enjoyed The Boy on the Shed, will appreciate The Magic in the Tin. Together, they tell my whole story.'
The text is a most remarkable achievement, beautifully written and not in any way self-pitying. It shows a positive viewpoint throughout and the final third is full of promise and humour.
About the Author
Paul Ferris was a teenage 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 beginning a successful quest to qualify 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 also became a novelist and now runs a successful health and fitness business.
Industry Reviews
Paul Rowan, The Sunday Times
'I finished it in two sittings and couldn't put it down. What a remarkable piece of writing. Life, death, love, leaving home, motherly relationships, striving, all weaved into the football journey and every page I found myself relating to his experiences, some very personal. Very moving (had me several times) but also funny. So much more than a sporting memoir. You could take so much from it without an interest in football. I loved it.'
Simon Bird, Daily Mirror
ISBN: 9781399400107
ISBN-10: 139940010X
Published: 28th April 2022
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 240
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (AUS)
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 2.5 x 16.2 x 24.1
Weight (kg): 0.5
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