Let Me Be Frank

A stark and intensely personal memoir from one of the world's sporting greats. Frank Bruno's book is brilliant - honest and searing; as well as warm and open. Victoria Derbyshire; BBC 2 'Let Me Be Frank shows even with success are demons are never far away! Emotional; honest... a book written to motivate and inspire; a must-read.' Darren Campbell MBE 'A very personal; honest and captivating memoir.' Simon Mayo; BBC Radio 2 Let Me Be Frank is Frank Bruno's own account of his battle with mental illness; his time inside a mental facility; the impact his illness has had on his family and his career - and his long road back to stability. Now ready to talk about the condition that devastated his world; Frank's story offers his own unique perspective on living with bipolar disorder. His fears; his triumphs and the great affection he feels for the legion of fans he has to this day. His aim is to give others hope and inspiration. 'Ever since I retired; one thing has stood between me and being the man I want to be. My mind. In the end it saw me locked up against my will and pumped full of so many drugs I didn't have the strength to stand. When I am in the grip of my bipolar disorder and the drugs are pickling my brain I am unable to stand for days. But I will always get back up. It is the only way I know.'