Leathered : a life taken to extremes on and off the bike
Hopkins, John, 1983-2022
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John's huge and loyal fan base in the UK, USA and far beyond will know much about the career of a teenage motorbike racer signed from obscurity to compete at the elite level of the sport, who within just a few years emerged as one of its most exciting stars. Many will also be aware of the bone-crunching injuries, and the rumours around his alcohol-fuelled antics, that ultimately proved his downfall at the peak of his success. Untold up to now, however, are the true stories behind the lurid headlines, the extent of John's mental torment at the time, his eventual total dependence on painkillers and alcohol, the drug smuggling trips to Mexico, his contemplation of suicide and the rehabilitation that saved him. The love story with his wife Ashleigh provides the backdrop to a dramatic, funny and uplifting story of an extraordinary life lived before the age of 40.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinnington Library | Adult non-fiction paperback | 796.75092 HOP | Available |
| Hazel Grove Library | Adult non-fiction paperback | 796.75092 HOP | Available |
Main title:
Leathered : a life taken to extremes on and off the bike / John Hopkins.
Author:
Hopkins, John, 1983-, author
Imprint:
London : Cassell, 2022.
Collation:
352 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781788403283 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.75092
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3269546