SHORTLISTED 2025

Autobiography of the Year | Shortlisted

Brutal

by Iwan Thomas

In his first book, Thomas reveals not only the highs, but also the hard graft and his battles with the dark side of running – the loneliness, the doubts, the hurt and, ultimately, the serious mental health issues. A deeply reflective, compelling and sensationally open book, Brutal reveals the truth about a sportsman’s life.

Brutal by Iwan Thomas
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