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All That Matters

The Inspirational and Uplifting Memoir of Hope From One of GB's Greatest Olympians
By Anonymous and Sir Chris Hoy
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'It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations.' - Sally Nugent 'A throat-catching love letter to his wife and children . . . this lovely man has reframed a universally... Read More
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In this new memoir, cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy reveals the truth of his cancer diagnosis and how he is determined to find hope and happiness on the home straight.

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'It's an incredible read for anyone facing adversity in their life; how to cope with it, how to stay positive in really difficult situations.' - Sally Nugent

'A throat-catching love letter to his wife and children . . . this lovely man has reframed a universally sad story into a life-enhancing one.' - The Times

Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye.

In elite sport, the margin between victory and defeat is minuscule, and the pressure is immense. Chris has built a glittering sporting career on understanding these moments: how to feel for them, how to cope with them, how to make them count.

Last year, he faced another life-changing moment. He found out that the ache in his shoulder was in fact a tumour, and that he had Stage 4 cancer.

He will be living with this disease for the rest of his life.

In this memoir, Chris shares the next phase of his extraordinary life with exceptional bravery. He looks over the challenges he has faced thus far, and the ways he has taken them on. With his wife Sarra and their young children by his side, he shares how he has used these experiences to find ways to focus on the moments that matter, showing us how to do the same.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399741859

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Retired cyclist Sir Chris Hoy MBE is one of Great Britain's most successful Olympic athletes of all time, with six gold medals and one silver. He is also an award-winning author, accomplished and inspirational speaker, TV pundit, business owner, mental health advocate and family man.

After retiring from competitive cycling in 2013 Chris became involved in motorsports, including racing in the world's most demanding motorsport endurance race, 24 Hours of Le Mans, in June 2016.

Chris is married to Sarra and they have two young children.

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