FROM THE STAR OF THE PHENOMENAL NETFLIX SHOW, ADOLESCENCE, COMES A POWERFUL MEMOIR, PACKED WITH INSPIRING STORIES AND HARD-EARNED WISDOM FOR LIFE'S MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS.
'A raw and inspiring testament to resilience.' STEVEN BARTLETT
'A deeper truth that speaks to our whole time and culture, and offers us all a way forward.' AFUA HIRSCH
'An important and powerful read.' IAN WRIGHT
From Adolescence and Top Boy to So Solid Crew, Ashley Walters' explosive on-screen performances and trailblazing music has always explored the same conflicting forces that have governed his life. Born and raised in Peckham, his father in and out of prison, Ashley found the gang culture in inner city London inescapable. At 15, he was stabbed in the neck and left for dead. At 18, he had a gun held to his head as he cradled his newborn son. At 20, he was sentenced to eighteen months in prison.
In this brave and inspiring book, Ashley opens up about his turbulent past. He writes candidly about his battles with identity, addiction, family and fame, and the realisation that, after years of struggle, only he could change his future.
'Always Winning' is the framework Ashley developed to turn his life around. Revealed for the first time in this book, explored through powerful stories from his life and career, he shares the principles of this philosophy and shows how anyone can use them to overcome their own challenges, helping them to align a true sense of purpose with inner happiness and personal success and fulfilment.
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Always Winning is a raw and inspiring testament to resilience; it's a blueprint for turning adversity into success. I just wish I had read this book sooner! * Steven Bartlett * Ashley shares his life story with such honesty that it captures more than a personal journey - a deeper truth that speaks to our whole time and culture, and offers us all a way forward. * Afua Hirsch * Ashley Walters continues to provide inspiration in trying times. When so many others are offering advice with mal intent, it's refreshing to have guidance from a man who has really been through it all. Needed and necessary. * Jordan Stephens * A brilliant book. I took so much from it. * Fearne Cotton * An important and powerful read. Ashley is wise, honest and brave * Ian Wright * Anyone coming from an unprivileged background should read this. Ashley is a prime example of where you're from doesn't define where you end up. * Rapman * The actor and star of Adolescence reveals how he turned his turbulent past into a very bright future. * The Observer * Always Winning charts the setbacks Walters faced from a young age, while offering pearls of hard-won wisdom to help clear your own path forward * NME * Walters' words are ones to take on board. Always Winning is a valuable, rewarding and crucial read. * Buzz Magazine *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
Maße
Höhe: 162 mm
Breite: 244 mm
Dicke: 29 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-85750-642-9 (9780857506429)
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Ashley Walters (Author)
Ashley Walters is an award-winning actor, director, producer and recording artist. He rose to fame as a member of British music collective, So Solid Crew, with hits such as '21 Seconds' and 'They Don't Know'. His extensive acting credits include Bulletproof, Missing You, Adolescence and the BAFTA award-winning series, Top Boy.
Chris Isaie (Author)
Chris Isaie is a writer and inspirational content creator passionate about empowering others through example and transformative storytelling. His work highlights resilience, self-discovery, and personal enhancement. He is the author of Use Your 24 Like Never Before, and collaborated with Ashley Walters on his inspirational memoir Always Winning.
