Please forgive the plug but I have had the pleasure of ‘ghost writing’ the autobiography of British Paralympian Tennis player and St Helens man Mark Eccleston.
In 1986, at the age of 16, Mark was involved in an accident in which he broke his neck at C6/7 level. He had just finished his exams, got an engineering apprenticeship, and was looking forward to what hopefully would be a successful rugby league career.
He began playing wheelchair rugby then wheelchair tennis and his career has been very successful. He is the first British player ever to be number one on both the International Tennis Federation singles ranking and doubles ranking. He is a two time world champion and has won tournaments all over the world.
He is now a qualified tennis coach and in demand after dinner speaker.
His story is one of overcoming adversity as well as sporting triumph and outspoken humour.
Mark Eccleston is not simply a world class tennis and rugby champion. He is
also a champion person. If you have never heard of him, its because
wheelchair athletes rarely receive the recognition they deserve for their
achievements.
It’s available now at
http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/3...searchsource=0