Let Me Be Frank
Published on 19. October 2017
Book
Hardback
978-1-907324-71-0 (ISBN)
Description
Let Me Be Frank is the new book from one of the world's sporting greats. A deeply personal story, Bruno talks about his battle with mental illness, his time inside a mental facility, the impact his illness has had on his family and his career - and his long road back to stability.
Now ready to talk about the condition that devastated his world, Frank's story offers his own unique perspective on living with bipolar disorder. His fears, his triumphs and the great affection he feels for the legion of fans he has to this day. His aim is to give others hope and inspiration.
"Ever since I retired, one thing has stood between me and being the man I want to be. My mind.
"In the end it saw me locked up against my will and pumped full of so many drugs I didn't have the strength to stand. When I am in the grip of my bipolar disorder and the drugs are pickling my brain I am unable to stand for days. But I will always get back up. It is the only way I know."
Now ready to talk about the condition that devastated his world, Frank's story offers his own unique perspective on living with bipolar disorder. His fears, his triumphs and the great affection he feels for the legion of fans he has to this day. His aim is to give others hope and inspiration.
"Ever since I retired, one thing has stood between me and being the man I want to be. My mind.
"In the end it saw me locked up against my will and pumped full of so many drugs I didn't have the strength to stand. When I am in the grip of my bipolar disorder and the drugs are pickling my brain I am unable to stand for days. But I will always get back up. It is the only way I know."
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Cloth
Illustrations
24 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-907324-71-0 (9781907324710)
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Persons
Frank Bruno became World Heavyweight Boxing Champion after winning the WBC title in 1995 at a packed Wembley Stadium.
The victory fulfilled a lifetime's ambition and Frank was later awarded an MBE. Frank's boxing career transformed him into a national treasure and he has remained a popular celebrity following his retirement from the sport in 1996.
In the past five years he has dedicated much of his time to campaigning to improve the care those suffering from mental ill health receive. A father-of-four, Frank now lives on his on own in Bedfordshire.
Nick Owens is a London-based journalist at the Sunday Mirror. He launched the newspaper's award-winning Time To Change campaign, which aims to break down stigma associated with mental health conditions. Frank is an ambassador for the crusade.
The victory fulfilled a lifetime's ambition and Frank was later awarded an MBE. Frank's boxing career transformed him into a national treasure and he has remained a popular celebrity following his retirement from the sport in 1996.
In the past five years he has dedicated much of his time to campaigning to improve the care those suffering from mental ill health receive. A father-of-four, Frank now lives on his on own in Bedfordshire.
Nick Owens is a London-based journalist at the Sunday Mirror. He launched the newspaper's award-winning Time To Change campaign, which aims to break down stigma associated with mental health conditions. Frank is an ambassador for the crusade.
Content
Introduction
Prelude
Chapter One: Bipolar
Chapter Two: Fears, Tears . . . and Piers
Chapter Three: Locked Up
Chapter Four: Free To Go
Chapter Five: Running From My Life.
Chapter Six: Zombie
Chapter Seven: Long Road Back
Chapter Eight: Family Affair
Chapter Nine: How Jimmy Fixed Me Up
Chapter Ten: Fighting For Change
Chapter Eleven: Losing Mum
Chapter Twelve: Throwing In The Towel
Chapter Thirteen: Boxing On The Ropes
Chapter Fourteen: National Treasure
Chapter Fifteen: Standing Tall
Epilogue
Special section - Seconds Out
Interviews with Piers Morgan, Norman Lamb, Alastair Campbell, Tim Witherspoon and Ricky Hatton
Prelude
Chapter One: Bipolar
Chapter Two: Fears, Tears . . . and Piers
Chapter Three: Locked Up
Chapter Four: Free To Go
Chapter Five: Running From My Life.
Chapter Six: Zombie
Chapter Seven: Long Road Back
Chapter Eight: Family Affair
Chapter Nine: How Jimmy Fixed Me Up
Chapter Ten: Fighting For Change
Chapter Eleven: Losing Mum
Chapter Twelve: Throwing In The Towel
Chapter Thirteen: Boxing On The Ropes
Chapter Fourteen: National Treasure
Chapter Fifteen: Standing Tall
Epilogue
Special section - Seconds Out
Interviews with Piers Morgan, Norman Lamb, Alastair Campbell, Tim Witherspoon and Ricky Hatton