Unforgettable: Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year Award

I loved watching Steve Thompson play rugby, every match he gave his all but in this book he tells of the price he is now paying, not just him but his family.A fighter he is looking to save other players going down the same routA great boom felling a heart rending story

I've read a bookcasefull of rugby autobiographies, including all those written by the England world cup winning team. This is by far the best, even though the author can't remember the tournament. The book is funny, well-written, brutally and painfully honest . There's no looking for sympathy, no frills, no bigging himself up. He reminds me of the reasons I enjoyed playing so much a long time ago. If you read this, Mr T-thanks very much and good luck with everything you do.

Having followed the impact of head injuries on footballers since the 1960's, it was inevitable that rugby players would suffer too. The human stories, like this one, are heart-braking. Why are our Authorities so slow to deal with these medical issues? I think we know why. Best wishes to you Steve and your family.

Steve Thompson is, not was, a world class legend. His on pitch commitment, courage and bravery were beyond belief. All this and more has clearly gone into this incredible insight. There are thousands like me who have cheered him at the top of our lungs and most of the opposition jeered, because he was so damn good. Rugby didn't 'give' him fame and fortune, he earned it in every match he played. Even to reach the pinnacle of his sport, he is a World Champion, without whom England would not have won the world cup, There are so many who have wished or dreamt they were him. To have all that ability, skill and adulation but now admit that given the chance again he would decline in is a massive eye opener into what he is going through. The sport he graced, dominated in cases, is responsible for his current demise and he should have all our respect.You will never read a 'sports' book like this. His soul is bared for all to read and thanks to some true friends many incredible insights have been given to us.The man is tough, he is a rock for family and friends and now his fight against CTE/dementia is his target and his family his rock. You cannot read this story and not be moved. Steve, in writing this you have earned even more respect. It would have been an honour to know you, even during the 'silly' times.Improve your life and read this incredible book.

Great book. Bought for my husband who’s mum suffers from dementia. Gives a great insight & understanding of the disease.

Needs to be issued to all clubs and schools

From one old Northampton Old Scout to another.Best of fortune for you and the family for the future.Clive Robbins

Fab book husband really enjoyed it 😀