Redemption

From Iron Bars to Ironman

Mark Turley author John McAvoy author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd

Published:16th Sep '19

Should be back in stock very soon

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Fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Huge appeal to readers of various genres, but especially sport and true crime.

Written with renowned sportswriter Mark Turley. Read and discover how:

  • John’s uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caper
  • John bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery – at one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted men
  • Two spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist changed his path
  • During his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit – John broke three world rowing records while still an inmate
  • After his release he transformed his life, becoming one of the UK’s leading Ironman competitors

Redemption is a first-hand and fast-paced account of a life turned around – the ultimate story of sporting salvation.

"John McAvoy is the greatest success story in British Justice history."

-- Phillip Lee MP * Secretary of State for Youth Justice *
"One of the best introductions to a sporting title you're ever likely to read. Compelling. Engaging." * SportsBookoftheMonth.com " *

"As sporting stories go, the one McAvoy, now aged 33, tells in his newly published autobiography is extraordinary. He was born into organised crime."

* The Daily Telegraph *

"From a life sentence and sharing a prison wing with Abu Hamza, to breaking nearly every UK indoor rowing record going, John McAvoy's is the quintessential story of redemption through sport."

* Row-360.com *

"The story of John McAvoy is not your normal triathlon tale. This is the (true) story of how sport, and triathlon, has helped transform a convicted armed robber to Ironman. A great read - a fascinating insight into another world. Couldn't put it down."

* Tri247.c

ISBN: 9781785316005

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 372g

320 pages