Back from the Edge: Mental Health and Addiction in Sport - Softcover

Sutton, Luke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1526767546 ISBN 13: 9781526767547

Publisher: White Owl, 2020

Synopsis

The truth is that professional sport is a breeding ground for addictive behavior.

Luke Sutton is a business owner and successful agent to sporting stars such as James Taylor, Nile Wilson and Sam Quek, but his life didn't always look so positive.

Back from the Edge reveals the huge ups and major downs that a professional career in sport can bring – and the mental health difficulties that can plague a sportsperson along the way. Luke knows this more than most. Brutally, but refreshingly honest, this no-frills autobiography of the former professional cricketer describes in detail the moment he hit rock bottom, how he got there, his roller coaster journey through rehab, and the important lessons he’s learnt since.

Throughout the book, Luke remains candid and reveals how his addictions affected his personal life, from his friends to family to his children. Luke Sutton: Back from the Edge is heart-wrenching. It's also thoroughly genuine, funny and utterly inspirational, and has allowed the former cricketer to speak about his mental health and to raise awareness of addiction in sport. Now a sports agent, he is perfectly placed to spot the warning signs in young stars, and to support them before they spiral into the same type of experiences he faced.

About this title

About the Author:

Luke Sutton was a professional cricket player for over 15 years, captaining Derbyshire for a number of years. Although he was primarily a wicket keeper, he was also a very skilled batsman. Now an agent to a number of high profile sports and media stars, Luke is well placed to use his experiences to help others.

About this edition

• Publisher: White Owl
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1526767546
• ISBN 13: 9781526767547
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116