Tails I Lose
The compulsive gambler who lost his shirt for good
by Justyn Rees Larcombe
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Pub Date 18 Jul 2014 | Archive Date 30 Apr 2015
Lion Hudson Plc | Lion Books
Description
Justyn Rees Larcombe had everything. Successful in the world of re-insurance, he was being fast tracked for further promotion in a global company. He had amassed a large amount of wealth and all the trappings that went with it, including a big house and fast cars. He had a beautiful wife and three sons. Then he lost it all. Addicted to gambling, Justyn lost three quarters of a million pounds in three years. He spent his wife’s money and even used his corporate credit card to fund his habit. It cost him his job, and then his wife, children, home and reputation. Having barely escaped criminal prosecution, he reached rock bottom and considered suicide. In one final throw of the dice, Justyn returned to the God of his youth. It turned out to be the safest bet he had ever made – through a miraculous and dramatic healing he stopped gambling overnight. This is a highly readable and engaging story from a man who had and lost everything only to discover all he ever wanted in the embrace of a loving God. Today Justyn speaks widely about the dangers of gambling. “God has restored much of what I lost and is continuing to do so,” he explains. “I am slowly dealing with the consequences of my habit.”
Advance Praise
"This is the most compelling account of the ups and downs of life, written with deep passion and total honesty." General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL
"Tails I Lose is a raw and fascinating account of Justyn's journey; from the high achieving Army and City, dedicated family man, who, despite living to the highest personal moral code, fell onto a path of personal despair and destruction. Gambling addiction seeps into every aspect of the gambler's life, and its ripple effect is felt by all those around the gambler. There is no mercy once the addiction takes over." Frankie Graham, Founder and Director of Betknowmore (BKM UK)Marketing Plan
Justyn has previously appeared on ITV, Channel 5, Radio 4 and Radio 5. He has had coverage in national newspapers. The links are shown below.
National media campaign targeting major broadcast and print interviews.The book has cross-genre appeal - LIFESTYLE, FAMILY, MEMOIR
Justyn is available to comment on breaking new stories linked to this topic.
Justyn is swimming the Channel in August 2014 to raise money for charity.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780745956473 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
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