Too Many Reasons to Live: My Incredible Story

By Rob Burrow

The awe-inspiring and heartbreaking story of Leeds Rhinos legend, Rob Burrow, and his brave fight against Motor Neurone.

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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 thirty-seven, 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.

Original Title

Too Many Reasons to Live: My Incredible Story

Publish Date

2022-05-26

Published Year

2022

Publisher Name

Total Pages

320

ISBN 10

152907326X

ISBN 13

978-1529073263

Format

Paperback

Country

UK

Language

English

Print Length

320 pages

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