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Leicester Tigers - Engage - The Fall and Rise of Matt Hampson Book

Engage! was the last word Matt Hampson heard before dislocating his neck while in rugby training with other young England hopefuls. On a cold, grey, overcast day in 2005, the cream of young English rugby gathered at a Northampton training ground. Matt Hampson, 'Hambo' to his mates, was one of them.

He had dreamt of playing rugby for England ever since he had picked up a rugby ball at school. His skill, conviction and dedication had brought him to the cusp of realising that dream, in an England U21 team that included Olly Morgan, Toby Flood, Ben Foden and James Haskell. But as the two sets of forwards engaged for a scrum on the training field, the scrum collapsed and Matt, who played tight-head prop, took the full force of two opposing sides. In that moment his life changed forever.

Paul Kimmage went to visit Matt as he recuperated, and wrote a piece for the Sunday Times which won him his third successive SJA sports interviewer of the year award. They struck up a friendship and here, Paul tells Matt's whole story, in all its intimate detail. From the build-up to the dreadful day, to Matt's recuperation, to his struggle to adjust to normal life again, to his family and friends, to other tragic incidents on the rugby field, to the response of the RFU, this is a story of terrible sadness yet unadorned triumph and joy, of anger yet of reconciliation and peace ...of a boy who became a man.

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Inspiring and moving 19 Aug 2011

By jb

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This is a moving account of how a young man has overcome a devastating accident to become an amazing person capable of rising above his severe disabilities and become an inspiration for everyone. His story brings tears and laughs and shows Matt's incredible strength of character. It is ironic that many of the sporting peers he played with are often referred to as heroes and yet here is a man with true hero status. I recommend this book to everyone.

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An Absolutely Incredible Story Brilliantly Told 20 Aug 2011

By R. L. Davies

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It doesn't matter if you don't like rugby, it doesn't matter if you've never heard of Matt Hampson - what matters is that his is an incredible story, one that deserves to be told and to be heard. Paul Kimmage is the one telling it in 'Engage,' and he tells it creatively, imaginatively and incredibly well.

I don't need to write a summary of the story, you can read that above - what I need to tell you, if you're thinking about buying this book, is buy it, read it, and tell your friends and family to read it. It is life changing - it will give you huge insight, massive perspective, it will teach you lessons and make you value all that you have. And beyond all of that, it will move you. Matt Hampson is absolutely an inspirational young man - the story of HIS life will change YOUR life.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

An inspiration 19 Aug 2011

By Cordelia

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"Engage" is a special book; to read this book is to read an uplifting, seeringly honest account of a talented, gifted and loved man, plus his family, carers, friends, colleagues and dogs, who suffered a terrible and life-changing accident; at times hilarious, at others heart-breaking and always deeply moving. As a Leicester Tigers fan, I knew a fair amount about that cataclysmic event at Franklin's Gardens at the heart of the book and how it changed the lives of so many people. But to read Matt's words and see his open, all-embracing approach to the life that he now has is a special experience - one which many, many people should share in.

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Eye opening

Fantastic book! A friend had the same accident as Matt and this book helped me understand a bit more on what he is going through. Read more

Published 14 days ago by Sophie

Brilliantly written, best book I have ever read

This is the best book I have ever read. Not only is it incredibly moving, poignant and inspiring, the writing is of an exceptional standard, as only you would expect of a man as... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Shoulders

Inspirational story

If you are reading this review you are probably already aware of Matt Hampson's ordeal. Tragic circumstances, but his outlook on life shines through. Read more

Published 3 months ago by noelmcg

An excellent and moving read

Bought this to read on honeymoon, arrived a week before wedding but still managed to find enough time to have it finished before I even got packed. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Steven Andrews

inspiring

An inspirational book that brings the reality of injury to life. No longer is being injured as a result of an accident something to fear, instead Matt beautifully tells how he has... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Miss Anne-Marie Rand

Get busy living....

I have read many rugby biographies, some have bored me, some have amused me, some have moved me but none have moved me in the way that this book does. Read more

Published 5 months ago by I. Price

Inspirational story

I didnt know anything about Matt before i bought the book. I had read Paul Kimmages 'rough ride' book afew years ago so i knew this would be a well written book. Read more

Published 5 months ago by E. Rowley

Brilliant

Started it today and could not put it down. Spellbinding! I highly recommend it. It is an highly engaging read. You will not want to put it down.

Published 5 months ago by John

Absolutly Awesome! Such a mix of emotions.

I am a 24 year old tight head currently playing, I don't normally 'do' reading BUT I couldn't put this book down! Read more

Published 6 months ago by Sam

An excellent, idiosyncratic biography

Paul Kimmage's effort is an engaging and occasionally inspiring tale of dealing with an unforeseen adverse situation. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Rich Slater

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