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Life on a Thread: My story
SAS trooper and trainee pilot Jamie Hull was flying solo when his aircraft caught fire. It should have been the end of his life, but it was the beginning of his story.With flames up to his chin, he brought the plane in, climbed out and jumped from the wing. As he lay on the ground, fully conscious, waiting for the emergency services, he could smell his flesh burn.Even if he survived, what would he have left to live for?But this man is made of stern stuff. He fought back from the brink of death, and created a new and profoundly meaningful life from the wreckage of his experience.Meet Jamie Hull, former Special Services soldier, now Ambassador for Help for Heroes and veteran of two marathons, a 3,000-mile bicycle race across America and an expedition up Mount Kilimanjaro. His story will take to you to the furthest extremes of human endurance and endeavour.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2021
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May 29, 2021
Wow, what a book! I saw Jamie being interviewed on the BBC and I knew I had to read this. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain that he must have been in. But this is such an inspirational read. It’s gruesome in many places but totally readable and it makes me want to push myself and pick up a new physical challenge. I also feel a little guilty at constantly moaning about my current tendon injury!
June 23, 2021
Incredible story of an incredible man and his journey through, before and after the event that sent his life on a completely unexpected trajectory.
Some would say it was a miracle that he survived but it becomes clearer as you read the book that Jamie is one remarkable and relentless human being.
It’s very well written and raw account of events had me covered in goosebumps most of the time and yet Jamie still manages to convey humour at times! It’s a real hero’s story.
Some would say it was a miracle that he survived but it becomes clearer as you read the book that Jamie is one remarkable and relentless human being.
It’s very well written and raw account of events had me covered in goosebumps most of the time and yet Jamie still manages to convey humour at times! It’s a real hero’s story.
November 30, 2025
A story of true grit, I wish the disaster had not happened and this book needn't exist but it does and it is an incredible story of a man who faced the worst odds anyone can and came through. It certainly puts things in perspective and serves as a real inspiration to let nothing stop you. well recommend reading.
May 30, 2023
I recommend this book or you can see him
speak about it on youtube. The book goes into more detail and he does well in helping us see his families perspectives too.
speak about it on youtube. The book goes into more detail and he does well in helping us see his families perspectives too.
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