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Coming Back to Me: The Autobiography of Marcus Trescothick (Hardcover)

by Marcus Trescothick (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: HarperSport; First Edition edition (1 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007285809
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007285808
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.2 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,108 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'I don't think cricket's ready for that yet. You need someone to break through, and call it depression or anxiety...and say, look, we're not supermen, we're fallible. If he has this in his life, then others must have it, and they're hiding it' Peter Roebuck, Independent 'We wish him well. This is far more important than a cricket contest' a sympathetic Sydney Morning Herald [on his abandoning the 2006/07 Ashes tour down under] 'Gripping throughout' , 'A frank, open-hearted account of a still-taboo subject.' Five star review in Spin Magazine '!the account of his illness is far more captivating than any of the cricketing triumphs.' The Observer


Peter Roebuck, Independent

'You need someone to break through, and call it depression or anxiety...and say, look, we're not supermen, we're fallible. If he has this in his life, then others must have it, and they're hiding it'
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best, and possibly the most important sports biography ever written, 10 Oct 2008
By ChrisPAmbulance (Stafford, UK) - See all my reviews
Marcus Trescothick has written a truly amazing book here. Unlike many sports biographies which are stodgy and difficult, "Coming Back to Me" reads easily, almost like a gripping novel. The writing style draws you into a very personal dialog with the writer and before long you almost feel as if you are in conversation with him.

The subject matter too is very enlightening. First of all, there is the history of his cricketing career, which doesn't get bogged down in a dreary list of scores and averages, but bounces along bringing the excitement of the game to life. The mainstay of the book however, is Marcus' struggle with the depressive illness which has had such a major impact on his life and career.

Descriptions of anxiety attacks and those all engulfing black periods that many depressives suffer are described so lucidly that you could be forgiven for believing him to be a professional in that field as well. His descriptions of all aspects of his condition are extremely thought provoking, and served with far more clarity than those from many experts.

The book also throws more light on the appalling behaviour of some areas of the media who did so much to destroy a genuine sporting hero.

Prior to reading this book, I considered Spike Milligan and Anthony Clare's "Depression and how to survive it" as the foremost in it's field. Now I would put "Coming Back to Me" alongside, if not above it.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unlike any sports biog I've ever read, 15 Sep 2008
I've never read a book from a sportsman that actually tells the truth about how hard it can be to be in the spotlight. As well as what happens when you can't handle the pressure. He's brave enough to be able to admit to this, which is something I've never seen before. A great read.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tragic!, 1 Oct 2008
By Steve Smitton (Liverpool, UK) - See all my reviews
My heart goes out to Marcus and his family. He has been to hell and back over the last few years and I really hope that he's over the worst now and can make a full recovery. His honesty comes through in the book as does the loyalty displayed by his wife and family. As a result of reading this book, I will never again dismiss depression as a disease which only weak people suffer from - it can happen to all of us.

I've also learned that the life of a cricketer, travelling the world etc is not the glamour life we tend to think it is.

Once again Marcus, I wish you well and hope you make a complete recovery.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect example of what any sports autobigraphy should be like
Marcus Trescothick Coming back to me is a perfect example of what any sports autobiography should be like. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. DATTA

4.0 out of 5 stars Food for thought
For everyone who has ever considered that people with a depressive illness should 'pull themselves together;' for everyone who thinks depressive illness 'happens to other people;'... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Egmont

5.0 out of 5 stars Autobiography of a brave man
I am not a follower of Cricket. Thankfully, my husband and son are - so they enjoyed this book after I finished reading it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Calliope

5.0 out of 5 stars the best cricket autobio ever.
Simply a great book.Very well written and in the esrly parts easily read and then when Marcus covers his illness and problems the book reaches another level. Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Turnbull

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is a fascinating, amazing and beautifully written book.

Rarely does a sportsman or depressive bare their soul. Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. N. Wright

4.0 out of 5 stars Coming Back to Me
I really enjoyed it. He was open and frank about his illness without going into infinite detail, plus it provided an indepth insight into proffessional cricket at the very highest... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. A. Goggin

4.0 out of 5 stars A cricketer's moving tale
I was always a follower of Trescothick's England career. I therefore eagerly awaited his book. I found the first part of his story i. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steven Da Costa

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
I bought this book as a holiday read after seeing the good reviews it got.
I am a cricket fan and the first part of the book dealt with Marcus's rise from schoolboy... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. K. Carter

5.0 out of 5 stars Sport lovers
This excellent and unusual sporting book is compelling reading. An insight into the very real pressures as they impact on a top sportsman who is perhaps more sensitive than most... Read more
Published 7 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars my other review
Great book at a great price and something to keep me occupied when ive nothing to do
Published 8 months ago by C. J. King

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