And a Bang on the Ear: Reclaiming My Life After a Brain Injury by Phil Quinlan & Steve O'Rourke
Synopsis
Phil Quinlan was a sports-mad fifteen year old when he packed his bag one Sunday morning in 1989 to play a game of football. A clash of heads on the pitch changed his life forever.
Falling into a coma, he was given a twenty-five-percent chance to live. He regained consciousness six weeks later, waking to a world filled with pain.
Full of hope and humour, rage and despair, this is Phil's story of chronic pain and rehabilitation, travelling the globe and finding love. A hugely inspirational tale of determination to overcome the results of a devastating injury.
Reviews
An extraordinary memoir -- Paul Howard
Phil is a true inspiration to anyone suffering from brain injuries. -- Steve Thompson, Rugby World Cup winner
Heartbreaking and heart-warming. It’s devastatingly honest and at the same time entertaining and engaging, a tale worth reading -- Marie Crowe, RTE Sport
About the Author
Phil Quinlan played every sport on TV and represented his county in cross-country twice, but his life was suddenly and irreparably changed by a clash of heads playing football. Having defied the 25% chance of living odds, living with a disability, travelling the globe, finding love, Phil hopes his story is an inspirational one. Through all the hurt, rage and rehabilitation, trials and tribulations, he's living the dream now…