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OverviewA footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should A 14-year old-rugby player is told to play on through multiple blows. He never wakes up from the last one A scientist reveals a pattern of brain disease in NFL players and is discredited A survivor of domestic abuse can't remember details when standing up in court This is the story of the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). This is a story of power, of science and sport, and of the bodies that society deems worth sacrificing. In 2019, Hana Walker-Brown created The Beautiful Brain, an award-winning podcast about West Bromwich Albion hero Jeff Astle and CTE. A Delicate Game explores the passion and fury of sport, truth and justice, violence against women, privilege, love, greed, hope and redemption. It's going to change the way you think about sport forever. For fans of She Said and Bad Blood. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hana Walker-BrownPublisher: Hodder & Stoughton Imprint: Coronet Books Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.420kg ISBN: 9781529348071ISBN 10: 1529348072 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 31 March 2022 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for The Beautiful Brain 'I can't even tell you how many women and their caregivers found us and joined our support groups thanks to The Beautiful Brain and Hana's work on TBI in Domestic Violence because I have lost count! There is a true power in this work -- Katherine Snedaker, Founder and CEO of Pink Concussions I can't stop thinking about its core message - the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable -- Gillian Reynolds * Sunday Times * It's gripping and essential - if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging, as much a call-to-arms as a piece of investigative journalism * Esquire * Praise for The Beautiful Brain 'I can't even tell you how many women and their caregivers found us and joined our support groups thanks to The Beautiful Brain and Hana's work on TBI in Domestic Violence because I have lost count! There is a true power in this work.' -- Katherine Snedaker, Founder and CEO of Pink Concussions I can't stop thinking about its core message - the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable -- Gillian Reynolds * The Sunday Times * 'It's gripping and essential - if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging, as much a call-to-arms as a piece of investigative journalism.' * Esquire Magazine * 'It's gripping and essential - if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging, as much a call-to-arms as a piece of investigative journalism.' * Esquire Magazine * I can't stop thinking about its core message - the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable -- Gillian Reynolds * The Sunday Times * Praise for The Beautiful Brain 'I can't even tell you how many women and their caregivers found us and joined our support groups thanks to The Beautiful Brain and Hana's work on TBI in Domestic Violence because I have lost count! There is a true power in this work.' -- Katherine Snedaker, Founder and CEO of Pink Concussions Author InformationHana Walker-Brown is a multi-award-winning audio documentary maker, writer and the Creative Director for Broccoli Productions, a London based podcast production company founded in direct response to the lack of opportunities for minority talent both in front of and behind the mic. In 2019, Hana Walker-Brown created the Audible original, The Beautiful Brain, a multi-award-winning podcast docuseries about West Bromwich Albion hero Jeff Astle and CTE. Hana is a fearless and passionate advocate of multi-media storytelling and has covered an exceptional range of stories, taking the big world stuff and making it human. She is a guest lecturer at Goldsmiths College, University of London and has given talks and masterclasses around the world about her work and creative processes. Hana has created work for Audible, the BBC, the Guardian, National Geographic, Spotify and Warner Brothers among many others. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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