«Genius... A difficult, deeply personal story beautifully told. Paul Ferris is a rare and important author who can write about the darkest of subjects with a warmth and life- affirming honesty few others can match.»

George Caulkin, The Athletic UK

«Paul Ferris manages to be brutally honest and very funny about something dark and terrifying. He's also generous, warm and philosophical.»

Kevin Day, writer and comedian

«A book as brave as it is honest.»

Daily Mail

«... a fantastic read… educational and thought-provoking.»

ITV News

«A powerful, courageous and brave book»

Francis Benali, Southampton FC legend and award-winning charity fundraiser

«Courageous, life-affirming and beautifully written, it is a memoir that is both deeply moving and rich in humour... a magnificent book and I encourage you to read it.»

Helen McGurk

«All men should read this book – important and brilliantly written.»

Alan Shearer

«A triumph ... A worthy follow-up to The Boy on the Shed.»

Jeff Stelling

«A difficult and important story beautifully told.»

Mick Harford

«A deeply personal and brutally honest account ... handled with a light tough - and moments of real humour - as Ferris brings that roller coaster road to life.»

Irish news

«Powerful»

Choice Magazine