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Might Bite

The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict

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Might Bite

By: Patrick Foster
Narrated by: Ben Higgins
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About this listen

 Bloomsbury presents Might Bite by Patrick Foster with Will Macpherson, read by Ben Higgins.

'An electrifying account of gambling addiction ... compelling' – The Times

'Searingly honest ... should be in the hands of anyone who has eyed a bet' – Daily Mail

'A remarkable piece of work' – The Cricketer

With a foreword by Marcus Trescothick.

For more than 12 years, Patrick Foster lived a double life. Turning 31, a popular and sociable young teacher and former professional cricketer, he had a lovely girlfriend and a supportive family. But he was hiding a secret and debilitating gambling addiction from even those closest to him.

Huge bets had led to huge debts, thousands of lies, and consequences for his mental health that pushed him to the edge of the platform at Slough station, where he was moments from taking his own life in March 2018.

That month Patrick had turned a £30 bet into £28,000, then lost £50,000 on a single horse, Might Bite, in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, watching the race in a silent classroom as his students undertook a mock exam in front of him. In his desperation, he had taken out every possible loan, and borrowed money from family, friends and even the parents of children he taught. Although his life was unravelling around him, he could not stop.

You might think that this is just one man’s story. But problem gambling affects one in 200 people in the UK alone. Hundreds lose their lives annually as a result. The industry is worth more than £14 billion.

Might Bite is a shocking, cautionary tale of just how easy it is to fall victim to the insidious lure of ‘winning big’. And of how recovery is possible from the depths of addiction, no matter how inescapable it seems.©2022 Patrick Foster with Will Macpherson (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Addiction & Recovery Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Health

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A fascinating look into the life of a gambler. This book deeply touched my heart.

Raw and well written

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Gripping, challenging, terrifying and essential listening on the theme of addiction. I knew very little about addiction or gambling - and wasn't all that interested in either - but, from the off, I couldn't stop listening to this book. Foster tells his story of the last few years with total honesty and humility, with his primary goal of warning others about taking the road that he did. That he's so 'normal' but falls so far is terrifyingly relatable. It's not preachy or boring in the least. Give this a listen, it's an important story that demonstrates the destructive power of addiction and ease in which we could all live a secret life.

A very important story

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A person's story of redemption against profound odds......honest, brutal, and ultimately a testament to the authors character...thought provoking and frightening in its clarity....superb

superb

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I expected to find this book interesting, but I was completely gripped! finished it in a matter of days. So raw and honest.

Gripping

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A gambling addict or not, Patrick’s story can teach you a lot. Having already heard him speak at my school soon after his recovery it was great to hear the full story in this book.

Candid, powerful and honest story of addiction.

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