{"title":"Michael Lipman","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of \u003cem\u003eMichael Lipman\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinctive voice in the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Michael Lipman is not just an accomplished author but a former professional rugby player with an intriguing story that captivates readers interested in sports and human resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis work, including notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eConcussion\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deep into the personal and professional challenges faced by athletes. In \u003cem\u003eConcussion\u003c\/em\u003e, Lipman offers a candid and compelling narrative about his experiences with head injuries and the broader implications these have on sports and health. This book is an eye-opener for anyone interested in the hidden stories behind the glory of competitive sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLipman's writing style is straightforward yet deeply engaging, inviting readers to reflect on the delicate balance between ambition and well-being. His books are perfect for those who seek to understand the human side of professional sports, pieced together with empathy and personal insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Michael Lipman's collection and discover a world where personal triumph, struggle, and revelation intersect in powerful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"concussion-by-michael-lipman-9781761067624","title":"Concussion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e... a deeply moving and compelling tale of two people caught up in the consequences of repeated concussions - a tale so strong that it will help to change the whole nature of contact sports. - Peter FitzSimons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcussion has become one of the biggest issues in contact sports. Only in the past decade have the consequences of repeated head knocks become better understood, and the science is still catching up. But with the discovery of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in the brains of deceased footballers, it is now known that the onset of a form of dementia, caused by repeated concussions, can strike people as young as their thirties and forties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what happened to Michael Lipman, a former rugby international, who came out in public in 2020 as having had a diagnosis of early-onset dementia and probable CTE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eConcussion\u003c\/i\u003e, Michael and his wife Frankie Lipman tell their story with courage and candour. For Michael, the damage was already done before he met Frankie. When they fell in love, he was a retired footballer in his mid-thirties, prone to moments of bizarre behaviour and memory loss. Since then, Michael and Frankie have become parents together, as Michael's challenges have grown. Living with Michael's degenerative brain condition is the future they face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConcussion\u003c\/i\u003e is both an emotional personal journey and a deep insight into our understanding of CTE. Michael and Frankie's message is urgent, moving and important, and a must-read for anyone involved in contact sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eheartfelt ... a sobering but important read - \u003ci\u003eLSJ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ea wake-up call to parents of children playing contact sports - \u003ci\u003eReader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46801448239340,"sku":"9781761067624","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28063183482814.jpg?v=1757325766"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-lipman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}