One of snooker’s great characters, Willie Thorne, will reveal all about his attempted suicide in 2002, in his soon to be released autobiography ‘Double or Quits – The Willie Thorne Story’.
In early April, this sporting legend releases his autobiography, ‘Double or Quits – The Willie Thorne Story’. This extraordinary insight into Willie’s career details how he struggled with the crippling addiction of gambling which saw him suffering the humiliation of bankruptcy. This honest account details the highs and lows of both his sporting career and personal life revealed in full for the first time. The book exposes the pressures associated with concealing the extent of his problems from family and friends whilst struggling to remain at the top of his game and are documented in a hard-hitting way which makes the reader sit up and listen.
Anecdotes from Willie’s good friends, including the ever popular Gary Lineker, ensure that it is not all doom and gloom by adding a touch of humour to the tale. The long-term friend Lineker provides an endearing insight into Willie’s character in his foreword along with being referenced in tales of mischief and mirth.
Willie Thorne is the current World Seniors Snooker Champion. His playing career has been showered with success, with a total of 14 tournament victories worldwide. ‘The Great WT’, as he is affectionately known, was a regular in the Top 16 World Ranking players for well over a decade. Willie is the World Record holder of the highest number of 147 breaks in the history of snooker (190) earning him the name ‘Mr Maximum’. However, first and foremost Willie has established himself as one of the great characters of the game for over the last twenty five years.
‘Double or Quits – The Willie Thorne Story’ is an unmissable read which will stay with you long after the final page has been turned. This diverse story about one man’s strength to conquer his addiction, appeals not only to the sporting fans but to anyone who has the ability to empathise with how one man made a success out of almost certain failure. This is a read that cannot be missed!!
For further information contact:
Janine Belton at
Champions (UK) PLC
Email : jbelton@championsukplc.com
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