You'll Never Walk

by Andy Grant

When Andy Grant's eyes blinked open from a 10-day coma in February 2009 he was alone in a hospital bed in Birmingham. He had a broken sternum, two broken legs, a broken elbow and shrapnel lodged in both forearms. He had a severed femoral artery, while sustaining nerve damage to his hands and feet as well as facial injuries. He had been blown up during a routine foot patrol in Afghanistan. Within days of coming to his senses, a doctor told Andy that because of the blast he would no longer be able to have children. You'll Never Walk is his story.

Genres: Autobiography

308 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2019

About the author

Born in Liverpool, Andy Grant joined the Royal Marines aged 17. He is an ambassador for charities such as Help for Heroes and School of Hard Knocks. Andy is the subject of the 2017 ITV documentary Paragon.

Reviews

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So incredibly raw, honest, eye opening and inspiring!

[Steve Kidd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspirational, a must read. This lad has had everything thrown at him, and come out the other side. Hoofin
Per Mare Per Terram

[Joe Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I watched Ricky Gervais's After Life it was the first TV programme that made me laugh and cry with each episode. Andy Grant, and his collaborator Phil Reade, have now made a book that has made me laugh and cry at every chapter.

Andy Grant, the fastest one-legged man in the world, tells his srtory from the back streets of Bootle as a child to war torn Afghanistan in a story that contains so much heartache and pain but also shows what a super hero he is with his positivity and "can do" attitude and from his Scouse wit through to his motivational and inspirational public speaking. He is a man who can connect with all types of society from royal princes to his mates in the pub and right through to the children in his old high school.

Anyone that has had an amputation or serious illness, etc should read this book as it shows that anything is possible. Having recently had a leg amputation I could relate to some of the things that Andy has been through but he has been through it ten times worse. I may never be able to run at my size and age but he has pushed me further with my new mantra of 'New Life, New Challenges' and I wold love one day to shake his hand and also give his Dad a big hug. And all of this is coming from a Man United fan who grew up not too far from Bootle in the town of Skelmersdale.

I keep pressing the button on Amazon but no matter what I do I cannot give this book 6 stars. It is probably one of the best books I have ever read and I am grateful to Andy and his family for sharing his story with us all.

Buy the book, read it from cover to cover and then check out the podcast Andy does, called The Leg It Podcast.

[Mwsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives you all the emotions you expect from a truly remarkable honourable courageous well respected soldier now a runner. Andy we thank you for your service to our Country and honesty in the writing of this book. And I hope the Guinness Book of Records and the Athletics federation acknowledges your 10k record 👍

[Erlend Bergsagel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I heard Andy Grant on the Anfield Wrap podcast, I thought about the story, but forgot that he had written a book.
When I saw Jordan Henderson with the book I remembered.

I started the book and I couldn’t put it away.
It made me weep. It made me laugh, happy sad.
A very inspirational story.
God I feel lucky.

[A.J.Devlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Amongst the best I have ever read. A well written account of the authors rollercoaster life and the physical, mental and emotional trials that he endures. I could empathise and relate to it on so many levels. Well worth reading. Well done Andy, I knew your dad in the Fire Service!

[Gemma Lightfoot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

I was recommended this by someone who explained how great Andy is and mentioned the story re the tattoo. I had actually came across the book before on my searches so thought I’d give it a go. I read this book in 2 days, I couldn’t put it down. Thanks for sharing your story.

[Samantha Friedman · Rating 5 out of 5]

About so much more than just running. Inspiring, heart-wrenching, and honest.

[Andrew Sayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book

This book came at a time in my life when I need it. It’s helped to make things clear for me. Thank you.

[Lauren Swan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very inspirational read!

[Lisa Keightley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant !

A brilliant book, inspirational, funny and sad. I read it on holiday and couldn't put it down, can't recommend it highly enough !!