Delve into the moving story of Tom Parker with Hope, his hardback memoir. This inspirational book captures his journey from Bolton to pop fame and his brave battle with brain cancer. A truly British story of courage.
In March 2022, much-loved pop star, father and son Tom Parker died from incurable brain cancer. This story is his legacy, in his own words.
A proud working-class lad from Bolton, he rose to chart-topping fame with The Wanted and even took America by storm. A loving father to Aurelia and Bodhi and a devoted husband to Kelsey, his life after pop superstardom was all about family, friends and finding new purpose.
After his diagnosis in 2020, he become a prominent campaigner for brain cancer research, appearing in the House of Commons as well as holding a massively successful concert in aid of Stand Up to Cancer in the Royal Albert Hall.
Throughout it all, Tom had hope. This inspirational memoir shows how far hope and daring to dream can carry you, no matter what cards you're dealt.
Tom Parker was a member of The Wanted. Diagnosed with Stage IV Gliablastoma in 2020, he worked hard to raise awareness of the condition, including organising a massive concert in aid of Stand Up 2 Cancer in winter 2021. He was the proud father of two children and a loving husband to his wife, Kelsey. He died in March 2022.
