Lucky

Name: Lucky
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Ed Jackson
ISBN: 9780008423391

Author: Ed Jackson

Narrator: Ed Jackson

Unabridged: 6 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 08/26/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, Sports Biography, Memoirs, Self-help, Motivational & Inspirational, Sports & Recreation, Mountaineering

Synopsis

‘What a story and what an inspirational human. Ed is a total legend.’ Joe Wicks ‘A life-affirming story . . . inspirational’ Tim Peake As seen in the From tragedy to triumph, one step at a time – an inspirational story of triumph over adversity against the odds At just 28 years old, Ed Jackson was told he would never walk again. After a miscalculated dive into a pool, he suffered multiple cardiac arrests, a broken neck and a partially severed spinal cord. Lying paralysed in intensive care, the former rugby player knew his life would never be the same. But he wasn’t ready to give up hope. Driven by relentless determination, Ed embarked on an incredible journey to independence. Millimetre by millimetre, he began to regain movement in his fingers and toes. Defying the expectations of even the most optimistic doctors, step by step, Ed began to walk again. Fuelled by a renewed appreciation for life and a determination to help others suffering similar injuries to his own, Ed set his sights on a new challenge: mountaineering. Embarking on a gruelling climb to raise funds for a spinal unit in Kathmandu, Ed realises that, once again, the odds are stacked against him. Will he be able to overcome his own life-changing injury and transform others’ lives for the better? Lucky Lucky Sunday Times

Reviews

Goodreads review by BEATRICE on August 26, 2021

Such an amazing story! Ed Jackson has a mind like no other and a heart of gold. I’m so pleased he was willing to share his personal journey with the general public. Saying that he doesn’t regret the accident was a very powerful message to pass on.......more

Goodreads review by Karen on October 11, 2021

In this book Ed Jackson shares an astonishingly powerful message and I'm in total awe of him and the impact of the positive mental attitude that has helped him come to terms with his accident and not let it stop him! The bravery and determination he shows throughout is inspiring! As he looks back ove......more

Goodreads review by Nicola on November 25, 2022

I knew nothing about Ed Jackson till I read this book & the event that shaped Eds life & for the change in circumstances has a knock on effect on changing the lives of others through determination and perseverance & with that support of others,Eds triumph over a spinal injury and his enduring desire......more

Goodreads review by Chanté on November 12, 2023

I don't usually read autobiographies, but picked this one up due to the cover, and only realised when I got home it was an autobiography. But let me tell you, I think that's the good thing about it, I think I needed to read this, needed to get motivated, needed to read about reality that can seem so......more

Goodreads review by Kichel on January 10, 2023

What an amazing and inspirational story! Ed Jackson’s raw account of his determination through his on going recovery has made me believe that all things are possible with self belief. Such a lovely book to start and enter the new year with. Definitely a book that I will reflect on and pass around to......more

Quotes

‘What a story and what an inspirational human. Ed is a total legend.’ ‘A life-affirming story . . . inspirational’ ‘Brilliant… It’s inspirational and I really recommend it.’ ‘One of the most uplifting and inspirational memoirs you’ll ever read’ ‘[A] story of endurance and determination’ ‘Early in Lucky, Jackson notes that “Life is an adventure and sometimes the path disappears; push on and make your own path.” This truly inspirational book will have you quoting that life affirming line to everyone you know.’