{"title":"Bob Turney","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"idiot-boy-book-bob-turney-9781909976252","title":"The Idiot Boy","description":"Bob Turney must be the first 'dunce'-and from the wrong side of the tracks-to win a debate at the Oxford Union, to have addressed assembly at Eton College, been welcomed as a guest at No. 10 Downing Street, dined at the House of Lords and whose existing writings are in regular use at universities in the UK and abroad. In this captivating and very readable book Bob tells how he overcame multiple disadvantages: dyslexia, being wrongly categorised as educationally subnormal, drug and alcohol misuse and 20 years on-and-off as a guest of Her Majesty. It is a compelling true story of how against all the odds he survived trauma, misfortune and life 'in the gutter' to become a much respected family man, community leader, friend of the great and the good, commentator and public speaker: a prisoner reborn as a probation officer whose new world took on a fresh and unique life of its own.'I know Bob Turney, and I know his work, I have witnessed him hold an audience, spellbound': Dr Deborah Cheney. 'Bob Turney is a true champion of human rights in the penal system': Baroness Helena Kennedy QC.'A remarkable man who made a great recovery from the depths': Lord Longford","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49540182835473,"sku":"GOR008834436","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51258656817425,"sku":"NIN9781909976252","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52586953441553,"sku":"NLS9781909976252","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1909976253.jpg?v=1751027887"},{"product_id":"wanted-book-bob-turney-9781904380139","title":"Wanted!","description":"Bob Turney tells of how he went from being wanted by the police and criminal underworld to being wanted for himself. It is an intriguing story of his journey from prisoner to upstanding citizen, husband, father, probation officer, author and broadcaster - told with self-deprecating humour, insight and deep concern for victims of crime in particular. He writes of life on both sides of the tracks and at each end of the social spectrum - and of how an educationally subnormal, dyslexic schoolboy grew up to take a degree, join the speaking circuit, become an author and have his writings adopted as core reading for university students! \"Wanted!\" is an entertaining work that is packed with unusual perspectives and insights concerning crime, criminal justice and penal affairs. It is also a work of hope and encouragement as Bob Turney tells the story of how he escaped from the wrong turnings and false values of his youth into a new life.Bob Turney's \"I'm Still Standing\" (Waterside Press, 1997) has been through several reprints and ranks as a classic within the 'going straight' genre. Writing in his own laconic style, in this sequel Bob now explains how he has progressed from being 'wanted by the police' to being 'in demand' as a writer, broadcaster, commentator and public speaker across criminal justice networks in the UK and abroad. He describes how events have taken him to such places as the House of Lords, Oxford Union, Eton College and prisons across the land in a new role - and he tells of the people he has met along the way often 'mixing' their perspectives with his own from his 'past and present lives'. Few ex-offenders can say that they have been saluted by the policeman outside No. 10 Downing Street, become a probation officer, acted as chauffer to the late Lord Longford, collaborated on a film project with a reformed Great Train Robber or rubbed shoulders with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Wanted is a book rich in insights, experiences, contrasts and messages about crime and punishment - and from 'both sides of the tracks'.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49586214207761,"sku":"GOR005195645","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1904380131.jpg?v=1750726471"},{"product_id":"because-i-have-been-given-much-book-bob-turney-9781904380283","title":"Because I Have Been Given Much","description":"Bob Turney was raised on a notorious housing estate in South London, England. At age 15 he was consigned to the scrap heap by an education system that labelled him 'educationally subnormal'. Engulfed by a life of crime from an early age, he graduated to the fringes of organized crime and spent over 20 years drifting in and out of prisons and institutions. Today Bob's life is completely different. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he has held many callings including Ward Mission Leader, Stake Sunday School President - and has served in an Elders' Quorum Presidency, as High Priest Group Leader and on the High Council in three Bishoprics.Working within the UK Criminal Justice System and frequently with difficult and damaged people, Bob Turney has gained a unique reputation as someone who has 'crossed over the tracks', triumphed against huge odds and become an inspiration to other people looking to do the same. Building on three earlier books, he now tells of the role that faith has played in his life and how he and his wife Sue enjoy the benefits that flow from their Temple marriage, including five children, two grandchildren - and counting!Bob frequently visits the USA to give talks and 'firesides' of which the following are a sample of testimonials: 'One of the few firesides that held my attention, very interesting'; 'Pure, brilliant'; 'It was the best fireside I have ever been to'; 'A marvellous fireside, very inspirational'; 'A very honest presentation that spoke of real issues'; 'Bob is funny but also taught a good lesson'; 'He held my attention, I left full of the Spirit'; and, 'Bob made me appreciate the very many blessings in my life'.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52932772167953,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52932772233489,"sku":"GOR014659443","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781904380283.jpg?v=1765798457"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-bob-turney.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}