The searingly honest and at times harrowing autobiography of the former Liverpool, Aston Villa and England striker. Exposes the dark and often seedy world hidden behind the glamorous facade of professional football.
‘I was a mess. I couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t structure my day properly. I couldn’t face having a shower or getting dressed. Those all seemed like major events I didn’t want to confront.’
Once the most charismatic and expensive player in the new Premiership flooded with cash, Stan Collymore had, by the age of 28, booked himself into The Priory to treat his depression, close to self-destruction and unable to get his head round playing at all.
Along the way, he had been the goalscorer nobody wanted to congratulate, the centre-forward no one knew how to manage, a deeply reluctant star in a tabloid culture that saw him make the front pages as often as the back, and that waited for him to crack up or lash out. When he eventually did, it was, infamously, inevitably, at his then celebrity girlfriend, Ulrika Jonsson.
But then retired from football in 2001 and finding himself in the commentary box, he proved he did care about the game, rather too much perhaps, sounding like a fan as much as an ex-player – and at a stroke he had more in common with the rest of the nation. He knew it was all so much more than a game, and what happened on the field was only a reflection of what was going on inside players’ heads.
The contradictions remain. A man, who had a steady stream of celebrity women falling at his feet, shamed by his voyeurism in a Cannock car park; a star with everything who was once discovered by his wife tightening a belt around his neck; a loving dad of two whose own father walked out of the marital home and who Collymore continues to blot from his memory to this day; a footballer who abstains from drugs, yet who needs therapy at Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous; the loner slated for his aloofness who found critical acclaim as a football pundit on national prime-time radio.
This is Stan Collymore’s own life story, the real person on his flawed character and personal demons, telling it like you have never seen before – raw and uncut.

San Francisco 49ers 101 (101:my First Team-board-book)

Sports & Outdoors

Brad Epstein

Biographies

Michaelson Entertainment

Arizona State University 101 is required reading for every future Sun Devil! From whitewashing the A to cheering with Sparky in Sun Devil stadium, you'll share all the great memories with the next generation! This sturdy board book features loads of high quality photos and content for young and old alike. Perfect for fans and alumni to share with kids and grandchildren. The book makes a great baby shower gift, birthday gift and holiday gift! Make sure the little ones grow up supporting the RIGHT school and team!!!!

Arizona State University 101: My First Text-Board-Book

Children's Books

Education & Reference

800 degrees...a day that is longer than the year...a 25,000 mile-wide storm...so light the entire planet would float...1,000 mile per hour winds...these are just a few of the cool facts young explorers will learn as the solar system unfolds before their eyes. The Planets 101 will amaze young and old with unbelievable photos and facts, presented in a unique, patent pending, panoramic fold format that provides a panoramic view of the entire solar system. The Planets 101 is designed for families to share: Young children will enjoy counting the planets, stunning photos and panoramic unfolding of the solar system. Older children and adults will enjoy interesting facts, the best photos from NASA and scale representations of the solar system, all presented in a unique format. Of course, there is also a special place for a photo of every young explorer!

The Planets 101 (101 Board Books)

Michael Lee-Epstein

Alexandra Lee-Epstein

Science, Nature & How It Works

The ultimate alphabet book for every young Brewers fan! Children can learn their ABCs with photos of baseball objects and their favorite team - A is All-Star Game, B is Bernie's Dugout, H is home run, P is pitcher, S is slide in Miller Park...Made of sturdy board book paper and cut in the shape of a baseball jersey. Brewers ABC is a grand slam for every baseball fan!

Milwaukee Brewers ABC (ABC My First Team Alphabet: Baseball)

The ultimate alphabet book for every young Twins fan! Children can learn their ABCs with photos of baseball objects and their favorite team - A is American League, B is baseball, H is homer hanky, P is pitcher, W is World Series Trophy...Made of sturdy board book paper and cut in the shape of a baseball jersey. Twins ABC is a grand slam for every baseball fan!

Minnesota Twins ABC (ABC My First Team Alphabet: Baseball)

The ultimate alphabet book for every young Phillies fan! Children can learn their ABCs with photos of baseball objects and their favorite team - A is the 'Angle', B is baseball, L is Liberty Bell, V is Victory in the 2008 World Series...Made of sturdy board book paper and cut in the shape of a baseball jersey. Phillies ABC is a grand slam for every baseball fan!

Philadelphia Phillies ABC (ABC My First Team Alphabet: Baseball)

Chicago Bears 101 is required reading for every Bears fan! From Staley Da Bear and the Fog Bowl to the 1985 Super Bowl Championship, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

Chicago Bears 101 (My First Team-Board-Book)

Dallas Cowboys 101 is required reading for every Cowboys fan! From Roger Staubach's game-winning "Hail Mary" pass and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to the five Super Bowl Championships, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of America's Team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

Dallas Cowboys 101 (101 My First Team Boardbooks: National Football League)

Green Bay Packers 101 is required reading for every Packers fan! From the legendary Vince Lombardi and the Bears rivalry to the great Super Bowl Championships, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of teh NFL!

Green Bay Packers 101 (101: My First Team-board-book)

Indianapolis Colts 101 is required reading for every Colts fan! From the legendary Johnny Unitas and the "Greatest Game Ever Played" to the 2006 Super Bowl Championship, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!

Indianapolis Colts 101 (My First Team-board-book)

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