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The Life of Riley [Kindle Edition]

Surtsey Ana Krakatoa (Author), Michael D Scott (Editor)
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Jackie Riley has all of her hopes and dreams smashed in an instant. She's crippled for life. She must learn to live with it.

In the 2008 Cycling World Championships, Jackie Riley is on the brink of setting a new world record and becoming world champion in the 3000m individual pursuit. As she reaches out for glory a tragic accident destroys her hopes and dreams, as well as shattering her legs, leaving her paralysed for life.

After a year of physiotherapy and rehabilitation Jackie reluctantly employs Marcin "London" Luzik, a migrant Polish worker as her carer. Marcin convinces her to take part in the 2012 Paralympic Games. But Jackie's always been a winner, Marcin has to tell her - it's all about the taking part, and show her - you never know what you can achieve until you try.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 113 KB
  • Publisher: HardPressed Publishing (13 Jun 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B0055UKX16
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #291,002 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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Carpe Diem, indeed. 28 Nov 2011
By Einfeld
Carpe Diem, indeed.

There are familiar themes in this story: perseverance, fortitude, compassion, hope. Jackie, the star athlete with legs now mangled such that "all the King's horses and all the King's men can't put them back together again", is damaged, but in far deeper ways than she's willing to admit.

Marcin, 'London," is a godsend. Just, Jackie doesn't know it, yet. He's goofy, optimistic, and most importantly, her very formidable equal, in every way. The story revolves around two supremely stubborn people, with two opposing views on life. Without giving too much away, let's just say that if you're looking for a 'smart' read, one that may challenge your own agenda, this is the story for you.

Oh, and a word about the writing style, itself: this is something new. Most of the story is told in short, punchy dialog. There's very little straight prose in-between, yet the scenes leap off the page. Again, if you're a Lit-Nerd (like me), this short will really get you thinking.
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There's a lot to like about this book, however it does run very quickly and expects the reader to fill in the blanks. A happy-go-lucky Polish plaster meets and a bitter and twisted, wheelchair-bound young woman, yes, there will be romance, and it's fairly obvious how the relationship will form. It's all fairly classic boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back - sort . . . Almost the entire story is constructed using dialogue and the characters are sharp and witty. "They lied, there is sex in the Champagne room" sums up Jackie's previous life well and Marcin is a strange one. This, is a good read. You know what's going to happen. You think that you know how it's going to happen but with this story you can never be too sure.
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Carpe Diem 28 Nov 2011
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Carpe Diem, indeed.

There are familiar themes in this story: perseverance, fortitude, compassion, hope. Jackie, the star athlete with legs now mangled such that "all the King's horses and all the King's men can't put them back together again", is damaged, but in far deeper ways than she's willing to admit.

Marcin, 'London," is a godsend. Just, Jackie doesn't know it, yet. He's goofy, optimistic, and most importantly, her very formidable equal, in every way. The story revolves around two supremely stubborn people, with two opposing views on life. Without giving too much away, let's just say that if you're looking for a 'smart' read, one that may challenge your own agenda, this is the story for you.

Oh, and a word about the writing style, itself: this is something new. Most of the story is told in short, punchy dialog. There's very little straight prose in-between, yet the scenes leap off the page. Again, if you're a Lit-Nerd (like me), this short will really get you thinking.
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