Being Gazza by Paul Gascoigne

Being Gazza by Paul Gascoigne

The nation hascommented on and devoured Paul Gascoigne for years. They read his story. But notuntil now has anyone ever known what it is really like to wakeevery morning and be Gazza. What lies behind the cheeky grin,jokes andtears? HereGascoigne, in the company of his therapist, confronts his demons and takes the readerinto the recesses of his mind. The triggers that created explosive genius on thepitch, outrageous antics off it and at times plunged Gascoigne into dark despair are revealed together withthe critical moments thatinfluenced his alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, gambling, eating disorders and compulsive behaviour. This is more thanthe story of one man. It applies topeople who face turmoil every day. Recognising a problem and seeking help is the hardest step. Through self-assessment forms and expert advice, any reader who sees a mirror of themselves will be offered help and a way forward. There has never been a book like this. Because there has never been a man like Paul Gascoigne.

Paul Gascoigne was born in Gateshead in 1967. He made his professional debut for Newcastle United at 17 before moving to Spurs in 1988. After the 1990 World Cup he became one of the greatest stars in the game. In 1992 he moved to Lazio after a career-threatening injury and three years later to Rangers where he became one of the club's most loved players. From there he played for Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley. Following a brief spell in China he became player-coach of Boston United. For England he reached the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96. He was capped 57 times and scored 10 goals.

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ISBN 13	9780755315611
ISBN 10	0755315618
Title	Being Gazza
Author	Paul Gascoigne
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Headline Publishing Group
Year published	2006-06-01
Number of pages	304
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