Justin Fashanu. Not Forgotten. The Biography

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Justin Fashanu was the first out gay professional footballer in the world and – for many years – the only one. Raised by white foster parents, this young, black man played football at the highest level to a soundtrack of racist abuse. He became a born-again Christian, joyous but tormented by fear of hell, never able to reconcile his faith with his sexuality. Determined to live life to the full, Fashanu took on its challenges with courage and tenacity until, worn down by his struggles, he faced a future he could not contemplate. Justin Fashanu: The Biography published in 2012, was the first comprehensive account of his life, praised for the quality of the writing and its portrayal of the times he lived in. Revised and updated, this 2nd edition includes more of Justin’s own words, often entertaining, frequently revealing and cliché-free. Read, drawing on evidence in the book, also challenges some assumptions made about Justin Fashanu’s life and death.