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Hope: Read the inspirational life behind Tom Parker

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hope: Read the inspirational life behind Tom Parker
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tom Parker
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 153
Category/GenreBands, groups and musicians
Memoirs
Coping with illness
ISBN/Barcode 9781788707176
ClassificationsDewey:782.42163092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Imprint BLINK Publishing
Publication Date 26 May 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In March 2022, much-loved pop star, father and son Tom Parker died from incurable brain cancer. This story is his legacy, in his own words. A proud working-class lad from Bolton, he rose to chart-topping fame with The Wanted and even took America by storm. A loving father to Aurelia and Bodhi and a devoted husband to Kelsey, his life after pop superstardom was all about family, friends and finding new purpose. After his diagnosis in 2020, he become a prominent campaigner for brain cancer research, appearing in the House of Commons as well as holding a massively successful concert in aid of Stand Up to Cancer in the Royal Albert Hall. Throughout it all, Tom had hope. This inspirational memoir shows how far hope and daring to dream can carry you, no matter what cards you're dealt.

Author Biography

Tom Parker was a member of The Wanted. Diagnosed with Stage IV Gliablastoma in 2020, he worked hard to raise awareness of the condition, including organising a massive concert in aid of Stand Up 2 Cancer in winter 2021. He was the proud father of two children and a loving husband to his wife, Kelsey. He died in March 2022.