John Hartson (2011 Event)

The explosively talented Welsh footballer John Hartson enjoyed
success with Arsenal and West Ham before becoming a striker for
Celtic, where he scored more than 100 goals in a glorious five
year period. But following his retirement in 2008 he was
diagnosed with testicular cancer and was rushed to hospital.
Hartson's memoir interweaves the story of his professional
success, his harrowing personal battle and the perspective of his
pregnant wife when he became ill. In this event, recorded live at
the 2011 Edinburgh International Book Festival, he discusses his
story with Pat Nevin.