Patrick Foster
Might Bite: The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict
Might Bite: The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict
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Might Bite is a shocking, cautionary tale of how easy it is to fall victim to the insidious lure of 'winning big'. It is the unputdownable story of a life shattered by a secret gambling addiction and an uplifting tale of recovery. The industry is worth more than £14 billion.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
An electrifying account of gambling addiction, this book is a compelling read that delves into the depths of despair, decline, and redemption. The Times praises it as "mesmerising" and "superbly written," while the Daily Mail calls it a "vital stuff." Adrian Chiles describes it as "gripping and harrowing," enough to make any gambling enthusiast think carefully.
For more than 12 years, Patrick Foster lived a double life. On the surface, he appeared to be a popular and sociable young teacher and former professional cricketer, with a loving girlfriend and a supportive family. However, behind closed doors, he was grappling with a secret and debilitating gambling addiction.
Huge bets had led to huge debts, thousands of lies, and consequences for his mental health that pushed him to the edge of the platform at Slough station, where he was moments from taking his own life in March 2018.
In his desperation, he had taken out every possible loan, borrowed money from family, friends, and even the parents of children he taught. Despite his life unravelling around him, he could not stop.
This is not just one man's story, however. Problem gambling affects 1 in 200 people in the UK alone, and hundreds lose their lives annually as a result. The industry is worth more than £14 billion.
Might Bite is a shocking, cautionary tale of just how far someone can go when they are consumed by gambling addiction. It is a story of hope, resilience, and redemption, and it is a must-read for anyone who has ever eyed a bet or been affected by gambling addiction.
Weight: 182g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399412438
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