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'Absolutely incredible read. We have followed Jay since the first quiz right up to now and I honestly cannot believe how truly remarkable he is after reading more about his story . . . If you are looking for a real page turner that you just can't put down you've found it here with this book. Cannot recommend highly enough.' ?????
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Jay Flynn was down on his luck when the Covid pandemic struck. He had just lost the tenancy of the pub he ran in Lancashire - and with it the loyal community of locals who loved his quirky weekly quiz.
As the world closed down, he sensed the quiz could now be a lifeline both for him and the locals - so he sent them invites to an online version. But he had forgotten to mark the event 'private', and on the night, a disbelieving Jay played quizmaster to half a million teams, from Kenya to Canada, New Zealand to the Ukraine. This was to be the start of a global online quiz sensation, earning more than £1 million for charity and Jay an MBE, as well as his own slot on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
It was all the more incredible because, as a lost and troubled young man, Jay had spent two years homeless, sleeping on a bench on the Embankment in London, almost taking his own life. Rescued by a homeless charity, he'd learnt how a simple community can save lives. It proved a priceless lesson.
Now, in his inspiring memoir, Jay shows how, sometimes, you can find the answers you're seeking in the most unexpected places.
| ISBN: | 9781399722483 |
| Publication date: | 16th May 2024 |
| Author: | Jay Flynn, Garry Jenkins |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Primary Genre | Biographies & Autobiographies |
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The narrative is awesome, yet harrowing at times. It’s difficult to imagine how he persevered during those challenging months, but it’s an amazing story that offers hope for the future.
This story evokes a full range of emotions, making the listener (or reader) laugh at times and cry at others. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Jay’s journey and am so thankful he was able to keep moving forward to become the man he is today. The narrative is awesome, yet harrowing at times. It’s difficult to imagine how he persevered during those challenging months, but it’s an amazing story that offers hope for the future. I learnt of Jay's story from listening to Zoe Ball’s breakfast radio show on BBC Radio 2 and had been enjoying joining in with the quiz each Thursday morning. It was only when they were discussing this book that I even thought any more about the man behind the quiz.... Read Full Review
