Engage – The Fall and Rise of Matt Hampson


By Ro
December 1 2011

 No match stats. No fixture lists. No results. No boring anecdotes. No ordinary Sports Biography.   

Most of us will be well aware of the tragic incident that took place at Franklin’s Gardens on 15th March 2005.

Many of us will vividly recall those early days and months, when we were desperate for any news on how Matt was faring, wondering what on earth we could do to help. And although this book gives an insight into the trials and tribulations that Matt and his family had to endure, it’s so much more.


Paul Kimmage is an entertaining writer and Matt is a very, very funny young man. It’s a winning combination. However, a word of caution. This book should carry a health warning. - be careful where you read it. That is, unless you aren’t embarrassed to be seen with tears coursing down your cheeks, grinding your teeth in frustration, or laughing out loud. The Lawrence Dallaglio/lamppost incident particularly had me crying with laughter. But there is also some uncomfortable reading, the bleakest moments, the doubts, the mental and physical lows. Incredibly this isn’t just a book about Matt or even his extended Rugby Family. It’s also about many others who, for a variety of reasons, found themselves facing similar situations.


Even if you’ve never heard of Matt Hampson, aren’t that fussed about Rugby or hate Leicester Tigers, just read the book. It might not change your life, but it might put the bad bits into perspective.

 

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Engage – The Fall and Rise of Matt Hampson
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TigerChick
01/12/2011 17:31
Apologies to Ro for hanging onto this for so long. I thought folks might like to see this if they are wondering what to ask for from Santa smiling smiley

(Sm162)

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Tiggs
01/12/2011 17:43
As someone who has got one of these signed by Matt himself, I can thoroughly recommend it to everyone, with the added bonus of helping many others from the proceeds.

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Ro
01/12/2011 18:24
No probs TC. Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did. Time for a re-read I think!

'But hey, what would I know? I'm just a Gurl!'

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Duncan Keene
01/12/2011 23:32
An incredible book. I read it on a group holiday and everyone on it has borrowed it since having heard and seen my reactions to it. Inspiring. Brilliantly written.

From a tigers-centric point of view, that kimmage says he came in to writing the book hating us and ended with respect is a huge compliment. The books reflections on Tigers and the RFU speak for themselves.

If anyone reading this thread hasn't got a copy, get it on the Christmas list now!

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Tiggs
02/12/2011 13:41
Disappointing that this book did not pick any of the awards at the Sports Book awards for 2011 this week !!! (Sm154) (Sm9)

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Stopsy
25/12/2011 21:37
I obviously was a good boy all year and the book was duly delivered and now started.

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Johns
25/12/2011 22:11
Like Stopsy my good behaviour all year was rewarded with a copy this morning.

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Tiggs
26/12/2011 09:53
Make sure that you both have a full box of tissues to hand !

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Yorkie
26/12/2011 10:01
I must have been bad!! (Sm10)

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ra
26/12/2011 10:30
i thought that went without saying Yorkie.

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Stopsy
27/12/2011 15:01
I didn't realise it was that sort of book Tiggs!

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Tiggs
27/12/2011 16:35
Only you Mike, only you ! (Sm9)

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