My Next Breath
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4.6 • 334 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner narrates his gripping and inspiring story of a near-fatal accident and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. This program includes a note written and read by his daughter, Ava.
“Renner’s description of his recovery is life affirming and just pretty incredible. His narration is particularly harrowing. There are occasional cuts to 911 calls on the day of the incident, and you can even hear Renner fighting to stay alive in the background. I’m of the mind that not every celebrity needs a memoir, but this one’s worth it.”—Vulture
"With audible emotion Renner navigates his reflections on life and death…Enhancing the audio are the original 911 interactions as the accident unfolded.”—AudioFile
Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second-most-googled person in 2023—and not for his impressive filmography. His searing portrayals on film ranged from an Iraq-based army bomb technician in The Hurt Locker and a Boston bank robber in The Town to a crooked Camden mayor in American Hustle before he became heir to the Jason Bourne franchise (The Bourne Legacy). Amongst other iconic roles, he also captured hearts as fan-favorite comic book marksman Hawkeye in seven Marvel films.
Yet, his otherworldly success on-screen faded to the periphery when a fourteen-thousand-pound snowplow crushed him on New Year’s Day 2023. Somehow able to keep breathing for more than half an hour, he was subsequently rushed to the ICU, after which he would face multiple surgeries and months of painful rehabilitation.
In this debut memoir, Jeremy describes in blistering detail his accident and the aftermath. This retelling is not merely a gruesome account of what happened to him; it’s a call to action and a forged companionship between listener and author as Jeremy recounts his recovery journey and reflects on the impact of his suffering. Ultimately, Jeremy’s memoir is a testament to the human spirit and its capacity to endure, evolve, and find purpose in the face of unimaginable adversity. His writing captures the essence of profound transformation, exploring the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength, despair and hope, redemption and renewal.
A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
In this astonishing memoir, acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner details how he survived a horrific accident and got a second chance at life during his recovery. The Marvel star doesn’t mince words, walking us right through the decisive moment he saved his nephew’s life from a runaway snowplow, sustaining dozens of broken bones in the process. But we were just as captivated when he spoke about his life before the accident, especially his stories about helping his mom during her later pregnancies. He even describes going with her to birthing classes on breathing and pain management—learning lessons that would one day give him the strength to survive. Needless to say, Renner’s skills as an actor make him a perfect fit to narrate his own story. Oh, and you might want to have some tissues on hand for when his daughter, Ava, reads her essay about her immense pride in her dad following this truly life-changing incident.
Customer Reviews
Moving & Touching
Jeremey Renner’s book “My Next Breath” s both moving and touching. Well read and a show of true character. He makes you think of how precious recovery is, time spent with family and above all to embrace life’s simple pleasures. None of the big stuff matters, just do life and do it well. It resonated with me (if you go through a life changing experience, as did I) and it’s true what he’s says about “not caring about all the noise” anymore… you settle down more and become more empathetic. You enjoy your peace more so. I appreciate his courage and strong mentality through it all. Fighters are fighters and I truly applaud his spirit and strength and tenacity. Jeremey, if you read this, I’d give you a big hug and tell you thank you for sharing and what a rock star you are. Thankful you are here to help spread the love. God Bless you, well done!!!
~Krystle
Deeply Moving
First I want to say that I typically don’t write reviews. It’s not my thing. But this book was great….therapeutic. I am a survivor of a major accident myself. A lot of what I went through is eerily similar to what he describes. This book brought forward a lot of old memories that I didn’t realize I hadn’t dealt with. He was so transparent and open and about his accident that it helped me come to terms with everything that happened to me and my family. Thank you Jeremy for sharing your pain, triumphs, and tough mindset. Fight on brother.
So vulnerable and inspiring!
I loved this book. There are so many things I could relate to, as well as things that I learned from Jeremy about. The perseverance and the strength to keep going is admirable, and gave me a lot to think about as it relates to my own life. This is a great read and wish Jeremy all the best with his continued recovery!