FORMER England batsman, Marcus Trescothick's autobiography, 'Coming Back To Me', has won the world's most valuable sportswriting prize, the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
Trescothick, and his co-writer, Peter Hayter collected £20,000; a £2000 William Hill bet and a hand-bound copy of the book by master binder David Sellars, for winning the 20th annual William Hill Sports Book of the Year, announced by judge, John Inverdale, at Waterstones, Piccadilly, London. The prize was presented by Olympic Gold medal winning athlete, Michael Johnson, who is currently working on a book of his own.
The winning title details the personal problems which resulted in Trescothick's withdrawal from the England side. 'This is only the second autobiography to win the Award' said Hill's spokesman and founder of the prize, Graham Sharpe, 'The judges felt it fearlessly tackled one of the great taboos of elite sport.'
"Sporting triumph and an ongoing battle with his inner demons - this is a book in stark contrast to the 'iron man' attitude of many professional sportsmen, and a brilliant choice for winner. It's already doing well sales wise, but this win could propel Trescothick to the top of the sports books chart this Christmas. This is the book sales equivalent of being hit for six" - Joe Browes, Waterstone's Sport Buyer
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