Alan Hill Bücher

Biography of a Surrey and England great by one of cricket's foremost writers

In the Blood traces the relationship of two brothers through childhood to adulthood and in and out of institutions to reveal the intricate, often hidden bonds that are broken and forged by the effects of mental illness. In his debut full-length collection, former City of New Westminster Poet Laureate Alan Hill delivers a deeply revealing and heartfelt depiction of a lifetime of mental illness--both his own and that of his brother. In the Blood traces the brothers' relationship from childhood to adulthood, and how his brother's diagnosis became inextricably intertwined with Hill's own mental health struggles. As his brother spends much of his life in and out of institutions, Hill grapples with his own guilt, shame, and loss. Moving from the past to the present and back again, In the Blood is a search for meaning and comfort in the confusion of childhood and the untethered searching of adulthood. With stark vulnerability, Hill reveals the intricate and often hidden bonds that are both broken and established by mental illness and pushes toward a form of relief, release, and recovery.

Exploring the multifaceted nature of love, Alan Hill's fourth poetry collection delves into relationships with partners, fathers, and cities, highlighting the contradictions and complexities inherent in these connections. Through accessible and engaging verse, Hill crafts a poetic map that guides readers on a journey toward deeper understanding and respect, making the exploration of contemporary life both relatable and profound.

A Boy Called Arsenal is an honest and emotional true story about a man who, after a life-long battle with mental and physical problems, finally became diagnosed with autism at the age of forty-nine in 2011. The catalyst for his diagnosis was his daughter's attempted suicide, which drove this troubled man to finally get the help he needed.

Based on real events of one family's search for the truth, Under the Stairs is an aching saga told across time, told through the generations of one family; their unconditional love for each other and their determination to answer the question we all want to know the answer to - Who am I?

Winner of the Cricket Society Literary Award, this vivid biography charts the life of one of the all-time cricketing greats.

Left with only one sister Jayne, and seven legs after an encounter with a neighbour, Sid the spider's life is turned on its web when Jayne is whisked into a house after an incident with a crow.