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Fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Huge appeal to readers of various genres, but especially sport and true crime.Written with renowned sportswriter Mark Turley. Read and discover how:John’s uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caperJohn bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery – at one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted menTwo spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist changed his pathDuring his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit – John broke three world rowing records while still an inmateAfter his release he transformed his life, becoming one of the UK’s leading Ironman competitorsRedemption is a first-hand and fast-paced account of a life turned around – the ultimate story of sporting salvation.

In 1992, when Michael Rutter was just 20 years old, he followed in his dad's footsteps and began a career as a professional motorcycle racer.He has been racing ever since.This is his story of highs and lows, survival, luck and persistence, set against the raw, infectious atmosphere of the racing paddock. It is also a story of growing up with a global superstar for a Father; Tony Rutter.Read Michael's account of spending his childhood watching his dad's career - from fighting for world championships to fighting for his life after a devastating crash in 1985. Undeterred, Michael would go on to build his own career and forge his own unique path.This is the remarkable tale of how Michael has stayed competitive for 30 years, and stepped out of his 4-time world champion dads shadow to add his own name to the list of all time greats of the sport.Michael has started 431 British Superbike races, 20 World Superbike races, and 16 MotoGP races while also competing in road racing, where he has started 90 Isle of Man TT, 83 Northwest 200 and 24 Macau Grand Prix races.The Life of a Racer is a gripping journey into the mind and life of someone who was born in to the race paddock and who has been there ever since.

In this follow-up to his autobiography, Michael Rutter changes his focus and now reflects on his father's life - the victories, defeats, scrapes with the law and practical jokes. He also looks at his father's close brushes with death, including the horrific career-ending crash of 1985, and its aftermath.Tony Rutter (1942-2020) is best known for his four world TT-F2 championship wins, seven Isle of Man TT wins, nine North West 200 wins, and two British Championship titles during his twenty-two-year career - but the man himself has remained something of an enigma to everyone including his own son Michael, who himself went on to have a hugely successful career and keep the Rutter name alive in the world of motorcycle racing to the present day.Through his own memories, as well as those of longstanding teammates and friends, Michael pieces together his father's values, what mattered to him the most, his odd - sometimes maddening - traits. What unfolds is a profile of the man behind the incredible talent and singular focus of an elite racer. With a foreword by Carl Fogarty, this is the first-ever book about one of the finest racers in a great generation of racers, by those who knew and loved him the most.

Fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Huge appeal to readers of various genres, but especially sport and true crime.Written with renowned sportswriter Mark Turley. Read and discover how:John’s uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caperJohn bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery – at one point he was one of Britain's most-wanted menTwo spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist changed his pathDuring his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit – John broke three world rowing records while still an inmateAfter his release he transformed his life, becoming one of the UK’s leading Ironman competitorsRedemption is a first-hand and fast-paced account of a life turned around – the ultimate story of sporting salvation.