Englishman Matt is 35 and happy, loving his life in Japan and his new wife. Then, one Thursday morning, his life changes forever. Part memoir and part travelogue "Halfway Gone" is a story of life and love before and after a stroke. As funny as it is sad, as heart-warming as it is heart-breaking and it's all true!
Halfway Gone - Life and Love after Stroke
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By R. Andrews
Format:Paperback
An honest and emotional story of a man who had his life sorted, and then.. bang! another one was forced on him and his family. Beautifully written.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By R T
Format:Paperback
There is a misconception that people who suffer a severe injury recover completely after a short period of convalescence. This very readable book demonstrates that this is not so, and gives a much better understanding of what it is like to live through a stroke and the subsequent recovery.
The honesty and humour with which the author describes what he and his family experienced following his stroke has resulted in an emotional, absorbing and optimistic book that deserves to be widely read for its own sake.
The honesty and humour with which the author describes what he and his family experienced following his stroke has resulted in an emotional, absorbing and optimistic book that deserves to be widely read for its own sake.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By HC
Format:Paperback
This book is an inspirational and thought provoking reminder not to take your physical or psychological health for granted. The author deftly describes his life before and after a stroke in a way which is accessible and, as amusing as it is heart wrenching. I couldn't put it down!
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Halfway Gone
Interesting in parts & well written but bit confusing as each chapter jumped all over from before the stroke to after, to before etc.
Published 1 day ago by sue
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amicable, brutally candid and achingly witty. You owe it to yourself...
No-one wants to examine, in intricate detail, what life after tragedy is really all about. Having read Halfway Gone though, I'd encourage everyone to do so. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J R Brian
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Excellent read!
Matt has tackled a very tricky subject with a balance of emotion and humour (so many people dread stroke...). Read more
Published 3 months ago by AnniMarki
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Heartsore but ultimately satisfying
Matt Padmore has written an honest, at times painful, and reflective account of the stroke that changed his life, and which came at an age (36) and stage in his life where he was... Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Browne
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Everyone should read this book.....
An incredibly interesting book, not only because it is a rare insight into the world of a stroke survivor but also because of the details of Matt's former life in Japan. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Feebee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Bio's aren't my usual choice, but this was a beautifully written story. It is finely balanced-both between humour and despair and pre and post stroke, giving a witty and sensitive... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Fanny Ann
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A wonderful read.
This is an extremely compelling book, all the more so as it is completely true. You'll be hooked after the first page - Matt has a very naturally engaging writing style, eloquently... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stevie Baby
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Engaging and thought-provoking ...
My favourite genre is autobiography / biography so I've read a fair few but this book has a refreshingly rare quality. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ruth66
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Halfway gone-entertaining and emotional
This is a really interesting and emotional read. Based on a true story, the book is candid and tender but interspersed with dry humour. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Alice1234
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A brilliant read!
A really interesting book about an Englishman adapting to and loving life in Japan, about his travels and the culture shocks that made for such a rich life. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Steven Saeed
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