Acclaim for Shot and a Ghost
"There aren't many sports book that I read and feel the sportsman himself jumps off the pages. James' book shows the stresses of top level sport on and off the court. A great read"
Matt Pinsent, BBC Sport and four-time Olympic gold medallist
"Willstrop is a very different sort of British sporting hero: a militant vegetarian, lover of musicals, obsessive-compulsive with a constant need to wash his hands and a man who had been coached from childhood by his father. Yet he is also one of Britain's finest ever racket sports players and in this fascinating autobiography, he reveals his journey from the cold municipal courts of Pontefract, through crippling injury and personal despair to the world No 1 ranking in squash. A sportsman who deserves greater publicity than he gets"
Patrick Kidd, The Times
"What a great insight into a young champion's mentality. Often we get a chance to read the biography of old pros or successful business people who have been there and done that, but to get a chance to read about the challenges and achievements of a young man that is still at it is fascinating. The way in which he conducts himself is inspiring, particularly at a time when we are all looking for true role models for our young"
Tony Smith, Warrington Wolves head coach
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In a unique insight, Willstrop pulls no punches on the demands of being one of England's top squash players: the globe-trotting, the loneliness and the tremendous highs and lows.
A must for any sports fan, Willstrop reveals his inner-most thoughts as he attempts to progress from a medal-laden junior career to winning the sport's greatest prizes.
He talks candidly about playing world-class sport as a vegan, his off-court relationships with his girlfriend and father, the rigorous training and the problems he faced carrying on after the death of his mother from cancer.
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