My Next Breath, Jeremy Renner
My Next Breath, Jeremy Renner
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My Next Breath
A Memoir

Bestseller

Author: Jeremy Renner

Narrator: Jeremy Renner

Unabridged: 6 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/29/2025


Synopsis

Acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner narrates his gripping and inspiring story of a near-fatal accident and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. This program includes a note written and read by his daughter, Ava.

“Renner’s description of his recovery is life affirming and just pretty incredible. His narration is particularly harrowing. There are occasional cuts to 911 calls on the day of the incident, and you can even hear Renner fighting to stay alive in the background. I’m of the mind that not every celebrity needs a memoir, but this one’s worth it.”—Vulture

"With audible emotion Renner navigates his reflections on life and death…Enhancing the audio are the original 911 interactions as the accident unfolded.”—AudioFile

Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second-most-googled person in 2023—and not for his impressive filmography. His searing portrayals on film ranged from an Iraq-based army bomb technician in The Hurt Locker and a Boston bank robber in The Town to a crooked Camden mayor in American Hustle before he became heir to the Jason Bourne franchise (The Bourne Legacy). Amongst other iconic roles, he also captured hearts as fan-favorite comic book marksman Hawkeye in seven Marvel films.

Yet, his otherworldly success on-screen faded to the periphery when a fourteen-thousand-pound snowplow crushed him on New Year’s Day 2023. Somehow able to keep breathing for more than half an hour, he was subsequently rushed to the ICU, after which he would face multiple surgeries and months of painful rehabilitation.

In this debut memoir, Jeremy describes in blistering detail his accident and the aftermath. This retelling is not merely a gruesome account of what happened to him; it’s a call to action and a forged companionship between listener and author as Jeremy recounts his recovery journey and reflects on the impact of his suffering. Ultimately, Jeremy’s memoir is a testament to the human spirit and its capacity to endure, evolve, and find purpose in the face of unimaginable adversity. His writing captures the essence of profound transformation, exploring the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength, despair and hope, redemption and renewal.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

About Jeremy Renner

JEREMY RENNER is a two-time Academy Award-nominated actor who has earned critical acclaim for his work in both independent cinema and major blockbusters, solidifying his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic actors. Renner first gained widespread attention with his portrayal of Jeffrey Dahmer in Dahmer; he later delivered a breakout performance in The Hurt Locker as an adrenaline-driven bomb disposal expert, earning his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. His role in The Town, as a fiercely loyal yet dangerous bank robber, garnered him a second Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In recent years Renner has starred in two Mission: Impossible movies; The Bourne Legacy; and has garnered both critical acclaim and wide popularity for his portrayal of Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Disney+ series Hawkeye. Currently, Renner stars in Mayor of Kingstown as Mike McLusky, navigating the gritty and morally complex world of prison systems and small-town politics. Outside of acting, Renner is a talented musician, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. His Rennervations foundation repurposes disused vehicles for the needs of the wider community across the United States and the world, and runs regular recreational camps for children in foster care in Nevada. This is his first book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Norma ~ The Sisters on May 31, 2025

Raw, heartfelt, and powerfully human from start to finish! Listening to My Next Breath: A Memoir was an emotional experience I won’t soon forget. Jeremy Renner shares his story with a kind of vulnerability that goes far beyond what I expected. This isn’t just about a terrible accident—it’s about the......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on May 13, 2025

Wow, I have so much to say and yet don’t know how to start. We are so incredibly lucky that he chose to write this book. So many people can learn so much from hearing Jeremy’s perspective on his accident and life. Some thoughts: -While I usually like listening to the audiobook of memoirs already, this......more

Goodreads review by Sara on February 21, 2025

In his upcoming memoir "My Next Breath," Jeremy Renner takes us through his near-fatal accident in Reno, NV. On January 1, 2023, he was crushed by a 14000-pound snow plow as he saved his nephew from it, nearly dying at his mountain home. From emergency services getting there in the nick of time to h......more

Goodreads review by Maliha on May 12, 2025

If I admired him before, now I respect him on a whole new level—not just for his craft, but for his strength, vulnerability, and ability to find light even in the hardest moments. Jeremy Renner has always been one of my favorite actors—the kind of performer who brings depth and intensity to every rol......more

Goodreads review by bloomgirl_books on April 30, 2025

This is not an audiobook to listen to at work, unless you want to sit at your desk and sob like I did. The actual audio from the 911 call is played between Renner telling his story (in excruciating detail), and it’s all so brutal and heart wrenching. I can’t fathom the agony and fear that he went th......more