Customer Reviews
Absolutely superb - By: H. Lindsay, 04 Nov 2008 
This book is an absolutely incredible, insightful & engaging book. As somebody who has struggled with anxiety & depression recently, this book has been the focus point that has changed my way of thinking about my illness around. It is an extremely good read, which I recommend for anybody suffering with mental illness at the moment. As for the cricket, it is engaging without being tied downin numbers. A really great read. And to Marcus - I really hope everything gets sorted, & thank you for helping me.
A cricketing hero bares his soul - By: Mr. A. J. Rowe, 16 Oct 2008 I have just finished reading this excellent autobiography. As a lifelong Somerset & England fan I really enjoyed reliving lots of the cricketing memories with Marcus, but it was his account of the ups & downs of his cricketing life &in particular his battle will depressive illness which will leave a lasting impression.
His detailed accounts of his low points were painful to read & his insights into how his views of depression & burnout changed when he experienced them himself were fascinating. The main message I want to give is that Marcus was always a hero of mine with batin hand, but now he's a true hero as he has hopefully opened up the eyes of hundreds & thousands of readers about the realities of depressive illness & that it doesn't just affect wimps ... it can strike anyone no matter how big & tough they may be.
The writing style was incredibly easy to read & the book was really grippingin places. It's also bang up to date including Marcus's views of the next chapter of English cricket with Kevin Pietersen at the helm.
Well done Marcus & very best wishes for your continued recovery.
The best, and possibly the most important sports biography ever written - By: ChrisPAmbulance, 10 Oct 2008 Marcus Trescothick has written a truly amazing book here. Unlike many sports biographies which are stodgy & difficult, "Coming Back to Me" reads easily, almost like a gripping novel. The writing style draws you into a very personal dialog with the writer & before long you almost feel as if you arein conversation with him.
The subject matter too is very enlightening. First of all, there is the history of his cricketing career, which doesn't get bogged downin a dreary list of scores & averages, but bounces along bringing the excitement of the game to life. The mainstay of the book however, is Marcus' struggle with the depressive illness which has had such a major impact on his life & career.
Descriptions of anxiety attacks & those all engulfing black periods that many depressives suffer are described so lucidly that you could be forgiven for believing him to be a professionalin that field as well. His descriptions of all aspects of his condition are extremely thought provoking, & served with far more clarity than those from many experts.
The book also throws more light on the appalling behaviour of some areas of the media who did so much to destroy a genuine sporting hero.
Prior to reading this book, I considered Spike Milligan & Anthony Clare's "Depression & how to survive it" as the foremostin it's field. Now I would put "Coming Back to Me" alongside, if not above it.
Tragic! - By: Steve Smitton, 01 Oct 2008 My heart goes out to Marcus & his family. He has been to hell & back over the last few years & I really hope that he's over the worst now & can make a full recovery. His honesty comes throughin the book as does the loyalty displayed by his wife & family. As a result of reading this book, I will never again dismiss depression as a disease which only weak people suffer from - it can happen to all of us.
I've also learned that the life of a cricketer, travelling the world etc is not the glamour life we tend to think it is.
Once again Marcus, I wish you well & hope you make a complete recovery.
Unlike any sports biog I've ever read - By: Scottish Footie, 15 Sep 2008 I've never read a book from a sportsman that actually tells the truth about how hard it can be to bein the spotlight. As well as what happens when you can't handle the pressure. He's brave enough to be able to admit to this, which is something I've never seen before. A great read.
