Description
An investigation into power sport and the human brain
A footballer dies of dementia younger than he should
A 14year oldrugby player is told to play on through multiple blows He never wakes up from the last one
A scientist reveals a pattern of brain disease in NFL players and is discredited
A survivor of domestic abuse cant remember details when standing up in court
From the creator of the awardwinning podcast A Beautiful Brain
This is the story of the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy CTE concussive and subconcussive trauma It is also a story of power of science and sport and of the bodies that society deems worth sacrificing
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
A Delicate Game explores the passion and fury of sport truth and justice violence against women privilege love greed hope and redemption Its going to change the way you think about sport forever
Reviews
Movingpersuasivetimelyabsorbingwellresearchedrequired reading Sunday Times
Hana WalkerBrown is a powerful new voice in narrative nonfiction A Delicate Game is sensitive crushing vivid and unforgettable Will Storr
A Delicate Game is a beautifully written deeply moving and absolutely mindblowing read Hana WalkerBrown gives such deep insights that it often feels like you are right next to her in her encounters privileged enough to be listening A Delicate Game combines excellent investigative reporting with a uniquely passionate voice that is calling for immediate action Everyone should read this book Julia Ebner
Sharp smart and vital WalkerBrown is a super duper mega talent Anneka Harry
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
Dr Sophie Mort
Praise for The Beautiful Brain
Thoughtful compelling and frequently hardhitting The Beautiful Brain is a powerful crideCoeur against an industry failure to protect those who keep it afloat Fiona Sturgess Financial Times
A lovely and painful listen Lovely because of the care and tenderness WalkerBrown puts into her work painful because of the subject matter The Beautiful Brain is essential listening Miranda Sawyer Observer
I cant stop thinking about its core message the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable Gillian Reynolds Sunday Times
Its gripping and essential if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging as much a calltoarms as a piece of investigative journalism Esquire
Hanas attention to detail and storytelling skills have created something that is having and will continue to have a lot of impact Halina Haag PHD Researcher and Brain Trauma Survivor
A simple thank you is not reflective of the impact of this story and its delivery Jodie Marshall Canadian Council for First Aid Education and British Red Cross
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