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Too Many Reasons to Live
- Narrated by: Matthew Lewis, Rachel Shenton
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
The Instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Winner of the Sports Book Awards 2022
The inspirational memoir from rugby league legend Rob Burrow on his extraordinary career and his battle with motor neurone disease.
‘A pocket rocket of a player and a giant of a character . . . He is one in a million and his story is truly inspirational’ – Clare Balding
‘I’m not giving in until my last breath’ – Rob Burrow
Rob Burrow is one of the greatest rugby league players of all time. And the most inspirational. As a boy, Rob was told he was too small to play the sport. Even when he made his debut for Leeds Rhinos, people wrote him off as a novelty. But Rob never stopped proving people wrong. During his time at Leeds, for whom he played almost 500 games, he won eight Super League Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups and three World Club Challenges. He also played for his country in two World Cups.
In December 2019, Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, a rare degenerative condition, and given a couple of years to live. He was only 37, not long retired and had three young children. When he went public with the devastating news, the outpouring of affection and support was extraordinary. When it became clear that Rob was going to fight it all the way, sympathy turned to awe.
This is the story of a tiny kid who adored rugby league but never should have made it – and ended up in the Leeds hall of fame. It’s the story of a man who resolved to turn a terrible predicament into something positive – when he could have thrown the towel in. It’s about the power of love, between Rob and his childhood sweetheart Lindsey, and of the life-changing bond of friendship between Rob, Kevin Sinfield, and their Rhino teammates.
Far more than a sports memoir, Too Many Reasons to Live is a remarkable, awe-inspiring story of boundless courage and infinite kindness.
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- Andrew Davies
- 15-09-21
A wonderful and inspiring read
I loved this book. I loved the smiles the joyful sarcasm and the tears. Rob is clearly an incredible person loved by many. It was nice to feel part of that circle during read time. A wonderful love letter to his family and friends. A great insight into an incredible talent. So many reasons to read ….
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- Anonymous User
- 30-08-21
Incredible book.
Rob and all connected to him are an inspiration. His story and the values of the rugby league family will always be with me. Wonderfully written and narrated.
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- Pat G.
- 02-09-21
WOW
What an absolutely brilliant book, I enjoyed every minute and have learned so much from this inspirational man and his wonderful family and friends. Always loved Rob even though I’m a Wigan fan and like every was devastated when I heard he had got MND, this book takes you on his journey and covers his many years playing for Leeds. It is truly inspiring, no feeling sorry for himself even though he must have many dark days, just wanting to make the most out of the time he’s got left surrounded by his beautiful family and surrounded by love. God Bless you Rob x
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- mark edwards
- 25-12-21
so emotional
absolutely fantastic.....love, laughter, and tears . My wife was diagnosed one month after Rob.
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- Lewis
- 29-06-23
Superb combination of insight and inspiration
Robs story is for more than rugby fans, it is both insightful and inspirational. What a fighter
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- Kevin
- 04-08-23
Amazing
What an amazing story. I am a Rugby Union fan and have watched league occassionally. I really enjoyed the rugby stories, input from friends and family and most of all the warmth, passion and dedication of Rob's words. Inspiring, emotional and gripping read. Thank you to Rob for telling his story.
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- Richard Smith
- 17-06-23
Wow
a truly inspirational story from a truly amazing man.
Thanks Rob and Team for writing this
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- Paul Hands
- 30-08-21
Outstanding, a must for anybodies library 👏
Truly inspirational listen. Went through so many emotions while listening to this. just makes you realise we all face battles but some are far more challenging than others.
My thoughts and love go to Rob and his beautiful family.
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- Dave
- 21-08-21
A rugby league fan, who admired Rob Borrow
A great insight of a great rugby league player, a fantastic book/listen, recommend to any rugby league fan, from a saints fan
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- RYKER'S DAD
- 25-09-21
Excellent!
A must read for anyone, not only Rhinos fans or indeed rugby league fans in general, but anyone!
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