The Choice Av Philly Mcmahon

<p><strong>BGE Irish Sports Book of the Year</strong><strong> and </strong><strong>eir Sports Book of the Year</strong></p><p>In <em>The Choice</em> Dubs star Philly McMahon shares the deeply personal story of his brother, John, a heroin addict who died at the age of 31. Structured as a series of choices ¿ in sport, in education and in life ¿ the book delves into the contrasting lives of the brothers and how the opportunities presented to Philly through sport and education opened up a world of choice that protected him from the dangers of growing up in Ballymun at the height of the heroin epidemic.</p><p>As well as offering sports fans fresh insights into one of GAA¿s most fascinating characters, <em>The Choice</em> is an inspiration for anyone struggling with addiction. Raw, vivid and intensely moving, it is an epic story of triumph in the face of adversity and loss, and a tribute to the redemptive power of sport.</p><p>¿Should be on the curriculum for all transition year student boys