James Taylor: Cut Short

James Taylor was a talented cricketer who had to give up his career due to a serious heart condition. He shares his journey to the top, including encounters with prejudice and the overshadowing of his Test debut by Kevin Pietersen. Taylor reveals the highs and lows of his international career, including a century against the Australians and a closeup view of the unsavoury nature of David Warner. He also shares the horrific events of the day he thought he was going to die and his desolation at watching a fine sporting career torn from his grasp. Despite the challenges, Taylor has emerged with courage, good humor, and renewed ambition.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2019
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

James Taylor, born in Burrough on the Hill, Leicestershire, in 1990, was a sporting phenomenon from a young age. He chose to pursue a career in cricket, establishing himself as one of the country's leading batsmen and a regular in the England team. However, his journey was tragically cut short in April 2016 when he was diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Doctors warned him that if he continued to play cricket or engage in any physical activity, he faced a potential death sentence. At the age of 26, James' promising career came to an abrupt end.

In his book "Cut Short," James shares his journey to the top, detailing how he faced prejudice against his size and how his Test debut was overshadowed by the negative attentions of Kevin Pietersen. He takes readers through the highs and lows of his international career, including a century against the Australians and a close-up view of the unsavoury nature of David Warner. With the world at his feet, James reveals what it was like to have his sporting ambition snatched away just as he was about to make his international breakthrough. He relives in vivid detail the horrific events of the day he thought he was going to die and the devastation he felt when his career was torn from him.

The aftermath was a battle more significant than any he had encountered on the pitch. It involved rebuilding his life and making sense of the personal bombshell that had been dropped on him. At the same time, he had to adapt to a body that often left him fearing for his existence. Despite the challenges, James emerged from these dark days with courage, good humor, and renewed ambition. His resilience is a testament to his remarkable personality.

"Cut Short" is the story of a true never-say-die character who faced adversity head-on and refused to give up on his dreams. It is a powerful reminder that even in the face of tragedy, we can find the strength to overcome and continue pushing forward. James Taylor's journey is an inspiration to all, and his book is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced adversity or been told that their dreams are impossible.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526751270