THE BOOK
A Rude Awakening -
My story of recovery and resilience.
Get your copy.
A Rude Awakening is available through Balboa Press, a division of Hay House specialising in personal growth literature.
A Rude Awakening is my honest account of rebuilding life after trauma – twice. It's the story of how a hit-and-run accident during training for the Half Ironman World Championships changed everything, and how years later, a workplace attack tested my resilience all over again.
This isn't just another inspirational story. It's a practical guide drawn from lived experience, sharing the real challenges of recovery and the tools that actually work when your world falls apart.
What you'll discover.
Through my journey from Cambridge veterinarian and international athlete to trauma survivor and back again, you'll explore how to navigate rejection, failure, and uncertainty. Chapter Five focuses specifically on using setbacks to set new goals – how those difficult experiences can ultimately lead you to a stronger, better situation than before.
The final chapter consolidates everything I've learned, offering practical advice and techniques for managing your own recovery journey.
Who this book is for.
If you're struggling with physical trauma, emotional upheaval, or life's unexpected challenges, this book offers hope and practical guidance. I hope my experience will inspire you to manage your own personal or accident-related traumas with greater self-compassion and resilience.
As one reader shared: "I believe most readers will find a number of situations they can identify with. Reading your book will be a moving experience for them. It will go on to be a useful and helpful one, with your advice and inspiration giving a positive impact to their lives."
