Customer Reviews

4 reviews

• Simon C

  I was sent this book by Jason whom I represent as a voice actor. We were fully aware of the illness he had suffered, but less aware of how he came to recover so effectively. It's a remarkable true story of a wife saving a husband and how T'ai Chi Qigong and the focus it brings to the mind and body helped Jason to recover at an incredible pace, defying the odds.
  
  It's an easy read, but it's informative, interesting and honest, and if you are intrigued by the power of martial arts, what a near death experience was like for one person, or indeed if you are interested about your own place in the universe, then buy this book, read it, and then read it again.
  

• Leanne M

  I have the pleasure of representing Jason as his Theatrical Agent and am so proud to see "published author" added to his extensive list of skills! This is a compelling, brutal, funny and uplifting story, a real page turner depicting an honest account of the battle to recovery post a massive health trauma alongside the continued navigation of life with a brain injury. A must for anyone who has experienced similar or knows someone who has, or for those interested in learning about the healing properties of T'ai Chi Qigong. A heart-warming and humbling read, I couldn't put it down!

• Rob Bateman

  This a beautifully written and deeply resonating book. You don’t need to have had suffered a life altering brain injury to be captivated by its warmth and love of those that surround Jason’s life. Paradoxically, this is not about what happened to one man but about humankind and how we can negotiate, navigate living life with some attainable and tangible sense of harmony. The interwoven stories and episodes of human experience grip you and make you want to carry the optimism into your own life, right here, right now. A book of renewal, of hope against the jaws of death. An astonishing account; told with humility, love and an integrity that leaves you in a better place. One of those books you want to go back to and pass onto others. Extraordinary.

• Beth

  I had some time this afternoon to finish it and I must say, I really enjoyed how inspiring it was. I liked the easy-going writing style as it felt like a friend telling me a story/life experience.
  
  This book is written by Jason Riddington and is about his experience with a brain injury - a very horrific experience!
  I applaud him for being able to relive it while writing this book in order to help others. I love that he has his wife Faye. Everyone needs a Faye.
  
  I think this book would be ideal for anyone who has suffered something similar, or someone who struggles with mental health. Or maybe even someone who just wants to appreciate life more. This book looks at managing a horrific situation to the best of your ability and not giving in! Not letting it define who you are. Finding something that gives you motivation every day. Whether that be exercising, writing, reading, crafts, etc!
  
  As well as telling us about his experience (and a chapter from his wife) we also get poetry, a story, and some exercises with pictures! This is one of those keep on the side and come back for more books if you're interested in the Tai Chi exercises.
  Oh, and a chapter about horses!
  
  I love how accessible this book is too, the font was very large which made for an easier reading experience.
  
  I recommend this, it's very inspiring and deffo gives an appreciation for life and enjoying all those little moments that can so easily be overlooked.

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