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Heartstrong

Chumpy, Minnie & Me

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Heartstrong

By: Ellidy Pullin
Narrated by: Chris Pullin, Ellidy Pullin
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 'If not with you, then for you.'

It was a perfect Wednesday morning when Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin kissed his partner, Ellidy, goodbye to go spearfishing. Most days Ellidy would go to the beach too, but that day she didn't. Later, there was a knock at the door. A man had been found unconscious on the ocean floor. It was Chumpy.

From that moment, Ellidy's world stopped. There was deep grief, disbelief and then the gradual realisation that this was real. Ellidy's partner of eight years, a World Champion snowboarder, a man of energy and music, was gone. And so was the life they had built together and the dream of the child they had been trying for. In the hours that followed a suggestion was made: did Ellidy want to harvest Chumpy's sperm and try for the baby they both wanted so deeply?

There was a ticking clock and the need to discuss with family and friends. They had thirty-six hours before it would be too late . . .

Heartstrong is an unforgettable book about love, joy, grief, hope and finding a way to keep going in the darkest of times.©2022 Ellidy Pullin (P)2022 Hachette Australia Pty Ltd Grief & Loss Love, Dating & Attraction Personal Development Relationships Sports Heartfelt Inspiring Feel-Good
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Such an open and honest story, and I'm so glad Ellidy and Chris were brave enough to narrate it themselves. I loved hearing all the stories even though many brought me to tears. It's beautiful how your mess has become your message and that you're able to help others, even though I'm so deeply sorry for how it all came about. Chumpy was a legend, and remains a legend through memories and this book.

Raw, real, heart breaking, inspiring

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Wow! What a fantastic book to read. You really are a wonderful person. Thanks for helping me with my grief.

Absolutely fantastic

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This was so honest that I'm sure everyone could relate to her story. An incredible story of love and loss.

grief

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Loss is the price we pay for loving but its worth it. A beautiful story of love and family. El you’re incredible.

Beautiful

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I have been waiting 10 months for this Audiobook and it was sooo much better than I anticipated! I don't know how El and Chumps Dad got through reading this!!! I can't even see I've been crying so much!! As someone who lost my first love at 19 this brings back every part of grief. Even the trauma scenarios of losing Rumi - this is grief. El is such a wonderful woman and incredible Mumma to Noonie and Rumi!! I am going to buy the book as well! I want to support El anyway I can.

Listened to it in one go - still crying! So heartbreaking but beautiful

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