On the Edge

A lesson for us all?

The ups & downs the smiles & tears as experienced by so many of us out there in the real world, beautifully narrated by both Richard & Mindy allowing one to share in the emotional rollercoaster hearing the story unfold from both sides of the fence, I am not one normally interested in hearing about the hurt & pain suffered in others life?s but this title had me intrigued from the start, I had to listen right through to the end even though I thought I knew how it ended, the anguish,the desperation of ones life clearly came through, Mindy obviously upset but having the strength for both made me realise how wonderful it was to have the support of loved ones around, sometimes I feel we all take that for granted, I shared in both their pain and thier fear?s as if living it myself eventually pulling through, empathic in Mindy cause, they I think were fortunate that tragedy brought them closer, may be this is a lesson for us all? I bless them both and wish them every success for the future, and I would like to say simply thank you to them for sharing a segment of their lives with me.

The music between chapters was a great choice and added that something special.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Excellent

On the edge starts with a brief summary of Richards work history but then goes into detail regarding the accident.
The audio includes his wife talking with feeling about the accident and recovery...very moving.
This is a great audio book to listen too....well worth the purchase...enjoy

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Well worth a listen.

Having been a fan of Richard's since he first appeared on Top Gear I was expecting this book to be both fascinating and funny. What I wasn't expecting was to sit in the waiting room at the railway station with tears in my eyes listening to his wife Mindy read her thoughts and feelings about his accident!

A very moving, frank and amusing autobiography. I would recommend this book to anyone.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Touching and Thought-Provoking

This audio book version of On the Edge concentrates mainly on Richard Hammond's rocket-car accident and the impact it had on his life and family in the few months that followed. The opening chapters, read by Richard, are entertaining and provide a good background to his career, although certain elements have obviously been omitted for this abridged version. Richard also reads the closing chapters, but the main focus of the title, his time in hospital and recovery, is read by his wife Mindy (Amanda).

She pours her heart and soul into the book, and its clear that she still finds certain passages deeply upsetting. I was hugely impressed by her love, dedication and commitment to Richard and her family, and the touching way they re-found each other after his accident. It's hard, if not impossible to be anything other than captivated by the story, and I'd recommend it to anyone, not just fans of Top Gear.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

On the edge Richard Hammond

I found this book very moving. By listening to the people concerned on the MP3 player has more effect than just reading the book. I highly recomend this audio book.

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Amazing

I am amazed at how much detail Richard and Mindy put into this book. I often listen to it and I feel so uplifted by it, so thank you both for everything.

heartfelt insight into the fallout of trauma

Mindy and Richard have put together an amazing autobiography here. Highly recommended. short but a real personal insight into the lead up to, accident and recovery from Richards terrible crash.

very honest and touching book

loved it, very touching and honest. Gave an insight into the hamsters bewildering world post accident,and mindys fears for their future. a true love story really. x

Heavily edited

I own the hardback but hadn't read it for years, I thought I'd get the audiobook and listen to it again.

A lot of the book is missing - I presume because it is quite repetitive - a lot of while he was in hospital wouldn't make great audio, but having had a brain tumour and having had brain surgery I wanted to hear how it affected those around Richard.

Reading the book and reading Mindy's experiences really helped me to understand, I was hoping to get the same experience this time but unfortunately most of the book seems to be missing.

Buy Another Book

I don't know where to begin with this one. I suppose if you love Top Gear then you sort of should like this book................I'm not fussed either way. This book left me feeling flat and I have to admit that I did not finish it !!