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Phil is a true inspiration to anyone suffering from brain injuries.

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Steve Thompson, Rugby World Cup winner

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heartbreaking and heart-warming. It’s devastatingly honest and at the same time entertaining and engaging, a tale worth reading

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Marie Crowe, RTE Sport

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a must read and such a powerful book. Phil’s own personal story shines a much needed light on brain injury in sport and how one’s life can change forever in one moment, one second

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Chris Sutton, BBC Sport & retired football player and manager

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an exceptional book. Superbly written and constructed by @steveohrourke, it's the most originally put together autobiography I've seen in years. Incredible candour and insight from @philquinlan. It's a tough but wonderful read

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Michael Foley

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hard to put down. Such a moving, inspiring, and honest story of rehabilitation and love

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Tadhg Coakley

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powerful, emotional, and immensely readable

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Sports Book Reviews

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An extraordinary memoir

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Paul Howard

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Navan man Phil’s story is woven with perspectives from others, family relatives and friends, so the narrative is non-linear, keeping the reader engaged throughout. Steve O’Rourke, as ghost writer, has captured the consistency in Quinlan’s voice and sense of humour that is persistent and authentic … This is a highly recommended, life-affirming story of a giant among men

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Westmeath Examiner, Meath Chronicle, Anglo Celt, Offaly Independent

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compelling … inspirational

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Irish Independent