{"title":"Brad Guy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Brad Guy, an inspiring author whose journey is as intriguing as the stories he shares. Specialising in Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, Brad offers readers a glimpse into extraordinary real-life experiences, filled with resilience and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his remarkable book, \u003cem\u003eFreefall\u003c\/em\u003e, Brad takes you through his incredible survival story following a skydiving accident that changed his life forever. With unflinching honesty and insight, he shares his journey of recovery, both physically and mentally, inviting readers to witness the power of perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrad’s narratives are a testament to human spirit and determination. His writing not only chronicles his personal battles and triumphs but also imparts valuable life lessons. Each page is crafted to inspire, providing readers with more than just a story; it offers a new perspective on life’s challenges and the strength to overcome them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Brad Guy’s works to discover poignant tales that resonate with truth, courage, and hope. His memoirs are an invitation to reflect on our own lives and find inspiration in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"freefall-by-brad-guy-9780645615074","title":"Freefall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the age of 22, Brad, a notoriously outgoing and gregarious person, was celebrating a belated birthday present: a thrill-seeking tandem skydive. In what can only be described as a ‘freak accident’, Brad and his instructor’s parachute failed to open properly. Not once … but twice. The reserve chute got tangled in the first. With both parachutes failing, they circled furiously in the air like two rag dolls in a treacherous vortex, plunging 14,000 feet to the ground at 80 km\/h.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are the odds of surviving a freefall from a plane 14,000 feet in the air? That is the equivalent of free falling from half of Everest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell, they did survive, only just, but not without trauma and injury. Both physical and mental. A broken spine and torn neck were Brad’s physical scars; severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were his unseen scars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrad went from a fun-loving, carefree young man to an introverted recluse, silently battling the dark throes of physical pain and deep emotional scarring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith large doses of family love and intense personal counselling, Brad slowly fought back to reclaim a ‘new life’. A life that wasn’t like the old one, for that had died in the accident, but nevertheless a new life with a new perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreefall\u003c\/em\u003e tells Brad’s story and is for anyone changed by unforeseen and catastrophic events or their friends and families. It is a powerful picture of what is often referred to as post-traumatic growth. We may be broken, but we can put ourselves back together in beautiful, new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrad Guy's book is a testament to the healing power of human connection and the resilience of the human soul…. It is a beacon of hope for those who have suffered trauma because it shows us that although the road back to life may be rocky, it is nonetheless there. –\u003c\/i\u003e Sophia Parnas, Clinical Psychologist, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627297722604,"sku":"9780645615074","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23596313482417.jpg?v=1751882871"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/brad-guy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}