Redemption
From Iron Bars to Ironman
Seiten
2025
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-83680-249-5 (ISBN)
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-83680-249-5 (ISBN)
Redemption is the ultimate story of sporting salvation. Born into a notorious crime family, John McAvoy bought his first gun at 16 and carved a lucrative career in armed robbery. Forced to re-evaluate while serving life at Belmarsh, he discovered his talent and broke three world rowing records. He's now a leading triathlete.
Fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Huge appeal to readers of various genres, but especially sport and true crime.
Written with renowned sportswriter Mark Turley. Read and discover how:
John’s uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caper
John bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery – at one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted men
Two spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist changed his path
During his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit – John broke three world rowing records while still an inmate
After his release he transformed his life, becoming one of the UK’s leading Ironman competitors
Redemption is a first-hand and fast-paced account of a life turned around – the ultimate story of sporting salvation.
Fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Huge appeal to readers of various genres, but especially sport and true crime.
Written with renowned sportswriter Mark Turley. Read and discover how:
John’s uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caper
John bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery – at one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted men
Two spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist changed his path
During his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit – John broke three world rowing records while still an inmate
After his release he transformed his life, becoming one of the UK’s leading Ironman competitors
Redemption is a first-hand and fast-paced account of a life turned around – the ultimate story of sporting salvation.
John McAvoy has collaborated with Mark Turley to write his life story. Mark is the author of various sports books, including Journeymen: the Other Side of the Boxing Business and Beyond Good and Evil: Glyn Rhodes MBE, a Life in Boxing. His journalism has appeared in The Telegraph, Men's Fitness, Boxing News, Sport Magazine and many other outlets. He is also a boxing correspondent for BBC Sport.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 11.09.2025 |
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| Verlagsort | Hove |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83680-249-8 / 1836802498 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83680-249-5 / 9781836802495 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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