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Loading ...While I am still sad for the loss of Marcus from the England team, I hope that this book is the end of his troubles – and that he can continue to live and enjoy his life in Somerset, entertaining cricket lovers in the county game.
Coming Back to Me: The Autobiography of Marcus Trescothick
By Will 2 years ago, mid-August Add your comment below
One of the most anticipated autobiographies of the year, that of Marcus Trescothick, is released on September 1. Pre-order it now
Extracts are being serialised in the News of the World:
“Exhausted, emotionally vulnerable, isolated and far from home, I was ready for the taking,” he said. “For a moment I was convinced I was dying. I knew I was in serious trouble…I had to get help.”
Trescothick, who was standing in as captain in place of Michael Vaughan at the time, immediately flew home to join wife Hayley and daughter Ellie, but even that couldn’t stop his downward spiral. “Out of the blue, in front of Ellie and Hayley, I felt a massive surge of anxiety overwhelm me like a huge wave. It sucked the breath clean out of my lungs. The next 48 hours were hell.
“I started thinking seriously about doing myself harm. I knew I didn’t want to carry on living like this.”
When the problems resurfaced in Australia, Trescothick says he knew that was the end of his international career. “It was as though someone flicked a switch. I knew it was over. The tears welled up as I started to walk back to the pavilion.
“I knew I no longer had any say in the matter. The illness had come back. The thought of what I was doing hit me like a kick in the guts. I would probably never again experience the great highs, hard work, and joy of playing for England.”
Away from the international scene Trescothick has been able to rebuild his life and has enjoyed a productive season for Somerset. He was the first batsman to passed 1000 Championship runs and in the last round of matches hit a season-best 158 against Surrey.
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8 Responses to “Coming Back to Me: The Autobiography of Marcus Trescothick”
August 17th, 2008 at 7.24 pm
August 18th, 2008 at 11.42 am
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August 18th, 2008 at 11.43 am
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August 19th, 2008 at 2.57 pm
It’s amazing, but every time I read something about Marcus Trescothick it revolves around his condition. Well I am sorry, as a cricket fan I would rather read about accomplishments and not depressions.
August 19th, 2008 at 11.08 pm
yeah but wouldn’t it be like EVERY OTHER SPORTS BOOK then?
August 20th, 2008 at 4.57 am
At least he waited until he retired before writing his biography. It really is a joke how many players bring theirs out when they’ve been playing for maybe two years.
August 20th, 2008 at 10.17 am
he is still around is he disappeared into nowhere he did
September 11th, 2008 at 12.23 pm
To be honest when i read the introduction i almost cried with what he had put into about how he loves his wife and family and from all that has happened to him i can see it was all true
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