Recovering
Oct 2019 · Gill & Macmillan Ltd
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About this ebook
When a career-ending injury saw former Ireland and Millwall striker Richie Sadlier retire from football at age 24, his life spiralled out of control.
Without structure or a sense of purpose, and fuelled by a dependency on alcohol, he spent years running from the dark memories and feelings that had haunted him since childhood. Until one day he hit rock bottom and decided to confront his demons.
Recovering written with Dion Fanning is about a life shaped by efforts to escape, and how it is possible to rebuild that life, piece by piece, with the right help.
Inspiring and ground-breaking, it is an important reflection on the need to move away from perceptions of shame in our discussions about mental health, sex, relationships and addiction.
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4.3
13 reviews
Jane Gavin
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May 23, 2020
Worst sports books I've ever read
Michael Maguire
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November 5, 2019
Well worth a read.
6 people found this review helpful
About the author
Richie Sadlier is a former professional footballer, currently working as a television pundit and psychotherapist. He is a regular contributor to RTÉ radio and the Second Captains sports podcast, presenting The Player's Chair. He also writes regularly for The Irish Times.
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