Synopses & Reviews
Don Mullan was a young dyslexic boy growing up in a Northern Ireland being violently torn apart by The Troubles. Having witnessed Bloody Sunday, he was tempted to join the IRA, as many of his contemporaries did. But the boy had a hero. And he was English. This is the story of how Don was mesmerized at an early age by the great England 1966 World Cup winning goalkeeper, Gordon Banks. In 1970 he met Banks in Ireland, and the encounter was to have a profound impact on Don and a primary reason why he rejected violence. A powerful, moving, and unforgettable story, this is for everyone whos ever had a hero. Includes an interview with Gordon Banks, and details of the battle to create a monument to the great goalkeeper.
About the Author
Don Mullan is an Irish humanitarian worker and media producer. He has headed one well-known Irish aid agency and worked for another, spoken widely, and was co-producer of a film about Bloody Sunday. In addition, he is credited with writing the book, Eyewitness Bloody Sunday, which triggered the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.