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The Magic in the Tin
From the author of the critically acclaimed THE BOY ON THE SHED
Paul Ferris
From the author of The Boy on the Shed comes a tale of resilience, told with humour, openness and bravery.
'Unmissable: please read this extraordinary book.' - Daily Mail
'Genius... A difficult, deeply personal story beautifully told.' – The Athletic
'All men should read this book - important and brilliantly written.' - Alan Shearer
Former Newcastle United winger Paul Ferris was 51. He had forged a post-football career as a physio, barrister and then a CEO, and his award-winning memoir, The Boy on the Shed, was about to be published. Then he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This honest, brutal and frequently funny book reveals what happened next.
06 July 2023
06 July 2023
PAPERBACK / 9781472991560 / £10.99
TERRITORY: Commonwealth (excluding Canada)/UK/Open Market
TRANSLATION RIGHTS:
13 October 2022
EBOOK / 9781472991522 / £13.29
ANZ Pub Date 31 October 2023
PAPERBACK / AUS $22.99 / NZ $24.99
Paul doesn’t shy away from describing the treatment or its lifechanging consequences – from harrowing surgery, humiliating procedures and excruciating consultations – as he strives to become the man he once was again.
Courageous and beautifully written,The Magic in the Tin is a rare thing: deeply moving yet rich in humour, written by a true sportsman in every sense of the word.
Paul Ferris, a football prodigy, became Newcastle United’s youngestever 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 qualifying as a barrister. Paul's first book, The Boy on the Shed, became a bestseller and won Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year.
