Alife inspired - by the Ripper

From: The Northern Echo | Date: February 9, 2008| Author: Claire Burbage | Copyright information

Ten years ago, Richard McCann was at rock bottom. He had just come out of prison, his home was being repossessed and he entered into a suicide pact with his sister. Now, the man whose mother was the first victim of the Yorkshire Ripper is a best-selling author and motivational speaker with a happy marriage and two children. Yesterday, he embarked on a whistle-stop tour of schools in the North-East to share his experiences and drive youngsters to realise their dreams. Claire Burbage reportsRIC...

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