Breaking Away: A Harrowing True Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph - Tapa blanda

"Patrick O'Sullivan's story is the ultimate cautionary tale in all of sports. . . . . That Patrick O'Sullivan survived his childhood to play in the NHL is a testament to his talent. That he tells it all in Breaking Away is a testament to his courage."--Bob McKenzie, TSN, and author of Hockey Confidential

"A tragic and at times disturbing account of abuse. . . . I hope that writing this brave and honest book and raising awareness of this troubling issue allows Patrick to find peace of mind."--Elliotte Friedman, Hockey Night in Canada

"An inspirational story and a cautionary tale. You find yourself rooting for a kid who lived through a nightmare just to play hockey and pursue his dream. . . . No one should have to go through the awful stuff that Patrick endured growing up."--Bobby Ryan, Ottawa Senators

"Patrick O'Sullivan had the will to survive in awful circumstances that would break almost anybody else. That he survived and played professional hockey prove his strength of character. Breaking Away is not just about the damage done but also moving on and at long last finding happiness."--Todd Marinovich, former NFL and CFL quarterback