The Magic in the Tin: From the author of the critically acclaimed THE BOY ON THE SHED

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A follow-up memoir to Paul Ferris' critically acclaimed The Boy on the Shed for which he won virtually every major sports writing award. This is not a football book or even a sports book. It is a memoir about his survival from the most acute health problems though, by a true sportsman in every sense of the word. Paul Ferris says: "I have tried to be as honest as I could in documenting the last few years I've spent dealing with prostate cancer. I hope that journey makes for a very interesting read. It is brutal, raw, honest and I think funny in places as well. I think it represents rare male honesty. To tell this story, took all of the courage that I possess. Prostate cancer is the second biggest killer of men in the UK. It is also one of the least understood cancers. This book will certainly alleviate some of that misunderstanding. It is not a 'poor me' book. Rather, it is simply an account of an ordinary man suffering from cancer, while experiencing the extraordinary success of becoming a published author...I believe anyone who purchased and enjoyed The Boy on the Shed, will appreciate The Magic in the Tin. Together, they tell my whole story.' The text is a most remarkable achievement, beautifully written and not in any way self-pitying. It shows a positive viewpoint throughout and the final third is full of promise and humour. Praise for The Boy on the Shed 'Untimely death and tragedy has been as much the story of Ferris's life as scoring for Newcastle. The Boy on the Shed is a stirring testament to the strength of the human condition and the power of ideas.' - Paul Rowan, The Sunday Times 'I finished it in two sittings and couldn't put it down. What a remarkable piece of writing. Life, death, love, leaving home, motherly relationships, striving, all weaved into the football journey and every page I found myself relating to his experiences, some very personal. Very moving (had me several times) but also funny. So much more than a sporting memoir. You could take so much from it without an interest in football. I loved it.' - Simon Bird, Daily Mirror

Paul Ferris was a teenage prodigy, becoming Newcastle United's youngest-ever 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 beginning a successful quest to qualify as a barrister. But the lure of football was always strong and he went back for a third spell at Newcastle, as Head of the Medical Department, again working closely with a host of big-name players and managers. Paul also became a novelist and now runs a successful health and fitness business.

All men should read this book - important and brilliantly written. * Alan Shearer * A triumph ... A worthy follow-up to The Boy on the Shed. * Jeff Stelling * A difficult and important story beautifully told. * Mick Harford * Genius... A difficult, deeply personal story beautifully told. Paul Ferris is a rare and important author who can write about the darkest of subjects with a warmth and life- affirming honesty few others can match. -- George Caulkin * The Athletic UK. * Paul Ferris manages to be brutally honest and very funny about something dark and terrifying. He's also generous, warm and philosophical. * Kevin Day, writer and comedian * 'I believe anyone who enjoyed The Boy on the Shed will love The Magic in the Tin. Together, they tell my whole story.' * Paul Ferris * A book as brave as it is honest. * Daily Mail * a fantastic read... educational and thought-provoking. * ITV News * 'A powerful, courageous and brave book' * Francis Benali, Southampton FC legend and award-winning charity fundraiser * Courageous, life-affirming and beautifully written, it is a memoir that is both deeply moving and rich in humour... a magnificent book and I encourage you to read it. * Helen McGurk * A deeply personal and brutally honest account ... handled with a light tough - and moments of real humour - as Ferris brings that roller coaster road to life. * Irish news * Powerful * Choice Magazine * Unmissable: please read this extraordinary book... Every man, whatever their age, should read this brave and painfully honest book. * Daily Mail * Ferris brings humour to the darkness. This profoundly moving memoir will perhaps be his most important legacy. It will hold the hands of men unfortunate enough to face the same fight and encourage others not to remain silent. Inspirational. * Daily Mail *