All was well in 1998. Sixteen-year-old Michigan native Andy Phelps was loving life—he captained his hockey team, rode a Harley-Davidson, juggled knives, and had an extraordinary gift for woodworking. But everything changed in an instant when Andy almost lost his life in a car wreck that left him paralyzed. Fifteen years later, Andy has recorded the unique adventures he has encountered while living with paralysis—from the awkwardness of adolescence, to getting as good as made by a television gangster. Andy's witty and irreverent personality shines through in this funny, sad, and most of all honest memoir.
This is, unexpectedly, one of the funniest books I have ever read. It’s not a humorous story, but I love his dry sense of humor and candid writing style. His attitude in dealing with unimaginable difficulties and honesty in facing the consequences of his actions is admirable and inspiring.
This book was very thought provoking. To know that a simple decision changed four families lives in a heartbeat, it keeps life in perspective. It made me think about all the incredible things I take for granted everyday and made me question how I would cope were I in the same position?
Outstanding, raw, beautiful and honest. I'm so blessed to have read this book from my home town and appreciate how much time and effort it took him to write such an emotional biography.