One rainy night in 1998, Philip Donaghy was paralysed in a car crash. It was just an accident, a stroke of bad luck that shattered a young man's dreams and ambitions. Against the odds, Philip left hospital and now lives in his own home with nursing care around the clock. The car crash was not the only accident to blight Philip's youth. His life was an accident from the moment of his conception in an institution for the mentally ill. Philip was taken from his mother days after his birth and reared in a children's home in Belfast. At the age of six, he was fostered by relatives and felt unloved by them. When he was 11 he found out that he had no father. Philip has fought desperately with his family and the health authorities ever since to find out who his father is. He has faced a conspiracy of silence and shame. More than the car crash, Philip's anguish over his identity as held him back from chieving his full potenti al. Philip has dreams. Wen he finds out who he is, he wants to marry and to raise a family of his own.
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Philip Donaghy was paralysed in a car crash in 1998. He is a successful businessman and a tireless road safety campaigner. He works with young car criminals to change their behaviour and turn their lives around. Philip lives in the Mid-Ulster region of Northern Ireland.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By fran
Format:Paperback
this books about philips life,his bravery through hardships people could not imagine, a search for his family,his determination to keep going,survival of a terrible accident.finding positive out of something were most of us would have gave up....its great reading and a lesson for us all..on how we treat disability and take everything for granted.Philips a total inspiration to us all x
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Colleen
Format:Paperback
The book was brillant Philip and I couldnt set it down on honeymoon. I hope you acheive all you set out to do. You have had a hard life and I hope all works out plus I want you to write another book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
im a good friend of phillip it is a fantastic book and it opens your eyes and how lucky we all are. phiilip has done so well to get where he is today me and my family support him in whatver he does me and my family will behind him in watever makes him happy. we hop he fulfills his dreams xx
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excellent read
A brilliant book, made me laugh, cry, happy and sad.
Couldnt stop reading the book, stayed up all night reading it.
Just a book you cant leave down. Read more
Couldnt stop reading the book, stayed up all night reading it.
Just a book you cant leave down. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marian
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Holiday read
I was given this book to read while on holiday. Once I started reading I couldn't stop. What an inspirational man, you could really feel everything he relays in the book. Read more
Published 16 months ago by syl
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Life changing!
Philip, I am so glad I was able to meet you in person you are "one in a million"! When you gave me a signed copy of your book I never imagined the impact it would have on my life. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lisa
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Amazing young man
I bought & read this story & cried. I thank God for the life I live. I thank God for folks like Philip for sharing HIS LIFE with us. Sir. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sharon Thompson
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FULL OF EMOTION. A FANTASTIC READ!!!
I know Philip and couldn't wait for the release of his book. It was as brilliant as i expected. Full of emotion, it will have you laughing one minute and reaching for the tissues... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2010 by Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cry and Laugh
This is one of the most moving and yet amazing Real Life stories I have ever read. The author Philip Donaghy has an amazing knack of not only being able to tell you "as it was" but... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2010 by Ian Hickinson Perfect AV
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Life was just an accident
An absolutely great book, every page is brillant. I received the book last friday and could not put it down and finished it on Saturday. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2010 by sheila mcpherson
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brilliant read for everyone
brilliant read absolute legend has went through so much but still has a sence of humour and ability to make you laugh. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2010 by anne
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Best Book I've Ever Read!
I've just finished reading this book and Philip's Story is totally amazing! He is a total inspiration to us all. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2010 by Hayley
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A must for every one
This book is a must read for everyone,in fact it should be on the school curriculum,It might help all the spoilt brats of today appreciate what they already have in life,it... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2010 by mandy c
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