THE POWERFUL AND UPLIFTING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
In March 2022, much-loved pop star, father and son Tom Parker died from incurable brain cancer. This story is his legacy, in his own words.
A proud working-class lad from Bolton, he rose to chart-topping fame with The Wanted and even took America by storm. A loving father to Aurelia and Bodhi and a devoted husband to Kelsey, his life after pop superstardom was all about family, friends and finding new purpose.
After his diagnosis in 2020, he become a prominent campaigner for brain cancer research, appearing in the House of Commons as well as holding a massively successful concert in aid of Stand Up to Cancer in the Royal Albert Hall.
Throughout it all, Tom had hope. This inspirational memoir shows how far hope and daring to dream can carry you, no matter what cards you're dealt. Tom Parker was a member of The Wanted. Diagnosed with Stage IV Gliablastoma in 2020, he worked hard to raise awareness of the condition, including organising a massive concert in aid of Stand Up 2 Cancer in winter 2021. He was the proud father of two children and a loving husband to his wife, Kelsey. He died in March 2022. 'This is not a book about dying: It's a book about living. It's a book about finding hope in whatever situation you're dealt, and living your best life no matter what.' Strong, inspirational memoir in the vein of Kate Garraway's THE POWER OF HOPE Tom's documentary IN MY HEAD had over 1.5million views when it aired live on Channel 4 Significant social media following: over 1m across Twitter and Instagram Support from his bandmates on publication, as well as a Wanted reunion tour throughout the summer
