Special September 2018 Revised Paperback Release. BBC's Superstars, a multi sports event that attracted top sportsmen in the 70's and 80's, propelled Brian Jacks to fame. But there is a lot more to Brian Jacks's life than Superstars. Born in London's East End he dumfounded medical staff for almost nine years with a problem that meant he had to sit out all sports and could barely walk. His family had almost given hope that he would live a normal life...