{"product_id":"a-delicate-game","title":"A Delicate Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA footballer dies of dementia younger than he should\u003cbr\u003e A 14-year old-rugby player is told to play on through multiple blows. He never wakes up from the last one\u003cbr\u003e A scientist reveals a pattern of brain disease in NFL players and is discredited\u003cbr\u003e A survivor of domestic abuse can't remember details when standing up in court\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From the creator of the award-winning podcast \u003ci\u003eA Beautiful Brain\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) concussive and sub-concussive trauma. It is also a story of power of science and sport and of the bodies that society deems worth sacrificing.\u003cbr\u003e It is an investigation that explores the truth about concussion in sport and beyond it from the social dynamics that send young men into violent sports to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with consequences. This story belongs to those families.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eA Delicate Game\u003c\/i\u003e explores the passion and fury of sport truth and justice violence against women privilege love greed hope and redemption.\u003cb\u003e It's going to change the way you think about sport forever.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cu\u003eReviews\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Moving...persuasive...timely...absorbing...well-researched...required reading'\u003cb\u003e Sunday Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Hana Walker-Brown is a powerful new voice in narrative non-fiction. \u003ci\u003eA Delicate Game\u003c\/i\u003e is sensitive crushing vivid and unforgettable' \u003cb\u003eWill Storr\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eA Delicate Game\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully written deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing read.  Hana Walker-Brown gives such deep insights that it often feels like you are right next to her in her encounters privileged enough to be listening. \u003ci\u003eA Delicate Game\u003c\/i\u003e combines excellent investigative reporting with a uniquely passionate voice that is calling for immediate action. Everyone should read this book!' - \u003cb\u003eJulia Ebner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Sharp smart and vital. Walker-Brown is a super duper mega talent' - \u003cb\u003eAnneka Harry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'It is hard to summarise the level of skill required to execute a multifaceted book like this. A book with real depth that will stay with me for a long time. The literary world of investigative journalism has just gained a new talent'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Sophie Mort\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful Brain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Thoughtful compelling and frequently hard-hitting The Beautiful Brain is a powerful cri-de-Coeur against an industry failure to protect those who keep it afloat' - \u003cb\u003eFiona Sturgess \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'A lovely and painful listen. Lovely because of the care and tenderness Walker-Brown puts into her work; painful because of the subject matter. \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful Brain\u003c\/i\u003e is essential listening' - \u003cb\u003eMiranda Sawyer \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I can't stop thinking about its core message - the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable\" - \u003cb\u003eGillian Reynolds \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'It's gripping and essential - if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging as much a call-to-arms as a piece of investigative journalism' -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Esquire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Hana's attention to detail and storytelling skills have created something that is having and will continue to have a lot of impact' - \u003cb\u003eHalina Haag PHD Researcher and Brain Trauma Survivor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A simple thank you is not reflective of the impact of this story and it's delivery' - \u003cb\u003eJodie Marshall \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCanadian Council for First Aid Education and British Red Cross\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026gt;","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44787061194931,"sku":"9781529348064","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/blk_imp_17477349139781529348064.jpg?v=1762814629","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/a-delicate-game","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}