The Road to London Bridge, Steve Gallant
The Road to London Bridge, Steve Gallant
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The Road to London Bridge
How I went from a life of violence to stopping the terror attack Fishmongers’ Hall

Author: Steve Gallant

Narrator: Steve Gallant

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Seven Dials

Published: 10/26/2023


Synopsis

'Steve Gallant's exceptional act of courage on London Bridge speaks of both heroism and redemption' - Jon Snow, former anchor of Channel 4 News

This is a story of physical bravery, moral courage, and the power of redemption from the man who led the charge in stopping the terrorist attack at Fishmongers' Hall in November 2019.

From cell fires to violent feuds and gang battles on prison wings, after being sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, what Steve witnessed at HMP Frankland made him change his life forever. After losing everything, he vowed to never use violence again.

In November 2019, Steve's redemptive journey led him to a Learning Together event at Fishmongers' Hall, hosted by his mentor, Jack Merritt, and attended by Saskia Jones. It was here, on his first day out of prison on day release, that Steve was forced to break his vow as he bravely confronted and fought armed-terrorist Usman Khan on London Bridge. Armed just with a narwhal tusk, Steve wrestled and held Khan to the ground while he waited for the police to arrive.

In October 2020 Steve was granted a royal prerogative of mercy in recognition of his actions at London Bridge. In August 2021 he was released from prison and in March 2023 he was awarded a Queen's Gallantry Medal, the final civilian gallantry awards approved by the late Queen.

This is Steve Gallant's powerful and inspiring story of redemption told in full for the first time.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul on February 27, 2024

Extraordinary read. Takes full responsibility for his crime and what he lost from a snap decision. The Journey through the prison system and how he spent his time making sure that he took something positive from the experience inspired and rubbed off on others within and outside of the system. Kept......more

Goodreads review by Donna on November 01, 2023

I was intrigued to purchase this book, from recalling the London Bridge incident and previously working within a criminal justice organisation & charity. The book is read by the author, which I always find makes it more personal. It was very well written and narrated. The account of the journey so f......more

Goodreads review by Dave on November 24, 2024

A superb book which details the authors early life of crime, ending with his conviction for murder. The book the catalogues how the prison system has been swamped by Muslim gangs who operate criminally behind bars and then onto the heroism he displayed to undoubtedly stop further deaths at the hands......more

Goodreads review by Mo on December 18, 2023

An honest story of how a boy from a dysfunctional background got in to trouble and then his journey to lift himself out of the negative future so many boys like him find themselves taking. Even more concerning is just how broken and stacked against men like Steve our justice system is. I do hope he......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on November 12, 2023

I enjoyed the book in all and was happy to hear how Steve turned his life around for the better. My mind finds it hard to understand the legal side of things so found those parts less interesting which is why I gave four stars. But that’s my issue, not the authors.......more