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Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman is the fascinating, frightening and inspirational autobiography of former career criminal, now world-record holder and endurance athlete John McAvoy. Born into a notorious London crime family, his uncle Micky was one of the key players in the legendary Brinks-Mat gold bullion caper. John bought his first gun at 16 and carved out a lucrative career in armed robbery. At one point he was one of Britain s most-wanted men. It took two spells in prison and the death of a friend on a botched heist to change his path. During his second stint in jail he discovered a miraculous natural talent while serving life in the Belmarsh high security unit – where fellow inmates included Abu Hamza, the hook-handed extremist cleric, and the 7 7 bombers. John broke three world rowing records while still an inmate and since his release has become one of the UK s leading Ironman competitors. Redemption is the ultimate story of sporting salvation.