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Book SynopsisA Dazzling Darkness is the emotional autobiography of the brave and popular Darren Barker, who fought on after the tragic death of his hugely talented 19-year-old boxing brother Gary and realised a dream of winning the world middleweight title one hot August night in Atlantic City, a triumph he dedicated to the memory of Gary.
Trade Review"Great boxer. Great man. Great story." JOE CALZAGHE, former undefeated World Super Middleweight Champion. "Deeply insightful account of Barker's long, gruelling but ultimately uplifting struggle to win a world title in memory of his younger brother... Profoundly moving." JEFF POWELL - DAILY MAIL. "Barker's story, seen through the prism of retirement, is a study of grief and redemption, inner strength and susceptibility to fate." MICHAEL CALVIN - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY. Shortlisted in British Sports Book Awards, Outstanding Sports Writing category.
