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Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins [Kindle Edition]

Grace Maxwell (Author)
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Maxwell is a transportive narrator, able to convey the there-but-for-the-grace-of-God aspect of this horrendous yet hopeful story with terrific evocation. Q Magazine Funny, full of love but refreshingly unsentimental The London Paper Maxwell narrates their remarkable story with barrels of rough-and ready Glaswegian drollery London Lite His spirited determination to overcome all that he's been through is humbling to witness Guardian A remarkable journey of rehabilitation... The story of Collins's catastrophic illness is horrific, but sometimes funny and, ultimately hopeful too Sunday Herald You'll finish this remarkable book with a lump in your throat and admiration for the courage of both writer and subject Word Beautifully penned...a heart warming and inspirational read The List

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A remarkable and poignant memoir of being hit by the hurricane of a stroke and rebuilding your life in its wake
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 741 KB
  • Print Length: 324 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0091929997
  • Publisher: Ebury Digital (6 July 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003U9W3GC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #64,616 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
What Presence 20 Aug 2009
Format:Hardcover
As an admirer of Edwyn Collins since 1980 and a collector of both Orange Juice and his solo records
I was saddened when I first read of his illness.
However Edwyn survived despite a number of setbacks and that fact makes this book a life affirming read.
This book is a great follow on to the recent BBC documentary about Edwyn's recovery "Home Again".
I do wonder if the results would have been so favourable if Edwyn had not had the hit "A Girl Like You", as that
appears to have given the family the financial wherewithall to weather the crisis. If this is so then I am glad I bought the record.
Even if Edwyn never releases another record his recorded legacy is wonderfull.
He was even responsible (partly) for my favourite ever version of "Pale Blue Eyes", and I have often wondered was
the Orange Juice fourth album called the Third album in honour of the Velvets third or maybe as the book suggests
Edwyn was just being irksome with his record label.
On a final note the real hero of the book is Grace as it is her support and strength that shines through when Edwyn most needed it.
A lovely book.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Truly exceptional. 4 Aug 2009
By Woofit
Format:Hardcover
I cannot praise this book highly enough. A moving, funny and searingly honest account of the time immediately before and many months after Edwyn's stroke. I was moved to tears and, by turns, laughing out loud as Grace Maxwell recounts the trials, tribulations and successes that occurred during this most difficult of times.
If you've ever spent extended periods in hospitals and treatment centres this will strike a chord with you and if you haven't prepare to have your eyes opened.

You don't have to be an Edwyn Collins or Orange Juice fan to find a connection to this book, just a big heart and a ready wit will suffice. I couldn't put it down from the moment I opened it. Fantastic, just fantastic, please buy it now.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic frank read 7 July 2009
By CB
Format:Hardcover
Read this book in less than a day as once I picked it up I couldn't put it down.

A very honest and well written text that shows the full extent of human strength. A book that although sad in many respects will lift your spirits (I must confess to giggling out loud on more than one occasion).

Even if you are not a fan of the music of Edwyn Collins and Orange Juice this is still a fascinating read on how a close partner has to cope when their spouse suffers 2 brain hemorrhages.

I wish I could write a better review as this book was fantastic.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
An amazing personal account about a family's experience of stroke
This is the best personal account on stroke and aphasia I've read and I recommend it highly. If for whatever reason, you're wanting a bit more insight into stroke and aphasia,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Wander_B
A detailed and honest account of a serious illness
I come to this book as a confirmed Edwyn Collins fan. So far as I know, I own everything he has ever released, from the proto-indie soul of the Postcard years, through to the funk... Read more
Published 12 months ago by nigeyb
Fuel for the Soul
I bought this book mainly because as an Orange Juice / Edwyn Collins fan of some 30 years, if I'm honest, I've always been just that little bit jealous of Grace! Read more
Published 15 months ago by sheevy10
Biggest comeback the music industry has ever seen!
I've been an Orange Juice and Edwyn Collins fan since the early 80s and I saw one of OJ's last ever gigs down at Portsmouth Poly when i was a student there. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Andrew Long
Truly inspiring
Inspirational is a much overused cliche but this book actually deserves that description. I heard Grace and Edwyn talking about Edwyn's illness on Radio 4 and decided to buy the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Cassidy
Bit disappointing
I was lent this book by a friend who has similar tastes to me. I have to say i was disappointed. It's one of the most cynical books i've ever read. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Captain Ahab
Insightful, poignant, funny, brilliant
This is such an accurate portrayal of the emotional journey experienced when someone you care for is going through such a trauma. Read more
Published 20 months ago by hk107
Brilliant read
I read this book whilst studying to work with Stroke patients. I found it really interesting and and what a fabulous guy Edward Collins is. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ms. Suzina L. Williamson
Inspired
This book is a fascinating read.Anyone who has heard of Edwyn Collins will find the whole story inspiring . Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss C. J. Hickmott
Moving and amazing
As a LONG time fan of Orange Juice and Edwyn Collins' solo recordings, this book was wonderful. It provided a window into a dreadful private tragedy that I cared about deeply. Read more
Published 23 months ago by David J. Pannell
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