James Taylor has an amazing story to tell, from battling through the junior ranks where he faced constant negativity about his height: to the pinnacle of his career as one of England’s top batsmen and elders in international cricket. Tragically, his career was cut short due to a serious heart condition which forced him to retire in 2016 at the age of 26. In his book, James will discuss his journey from a cricket loving boy to the international superstar he became. Revealing the inside story of his heart condition
how it affected him personally and how he rebuilt his life and used his experience to help others.
James’s book will appeal not only to cricket fans, but also a wider audience as he tells his inspiring story of overcoming adversity. AUTHOR: James Taylor is now retired from professional cricket and now works in the media. He is a regular pundit for Sky’s coverage of the England cricket team, works on the BBC’s Test Match Special show and has a column in the Evening Standard. He also works with a number of leading heart charities to raise awareness of heart defects and spends time helping individuals and families who suffer from heart problems. 64 colour illustrations