I'm a massive Richard Hammond fan, and was really keen to find out what 'really' happened and how he coped with the jet car incident, and that I did. Note the book is also written by Mindy Hammond, his wife and was a much needed part of the book. But I found her audio slights irritating and poorly rein acted. I even chuckled to myself about it a few times.. which I know the book didn't intend!

This truly is the most moving story I have ever read. I bought the book and enjoyed it so much I then went and bought the audiobook. To hear the Hamster reliving the whole experience is just incredible. I have never been so moved by a book - read or heard. I cried with Mindy as the news was broken to hear, I laughed with Richard as he relives the crazier mental moments. I watch Top Gear with a completely different view and an entirely new respect for Richard Hammond and his entire family.
I would recommend this not just to the Hamster fans. To fans of Top Gear, Cars, Autobiographies in general and anyone who would just like to read an incredible story about one man's experience of a coma and what he saw, heard, felt and thought in those touch and go days. Please do not miss this, you will regret it - I know I sure would!

A nightmare story beautifully told. Mindy is a revelation and hopefully a future author as she apeaks and writes beautifully. Richard offers us another dimension to the TV guy we may feel we know. Even though you know the story turns out well it is still a rollercoaster ride, that will make you smile and also bring a tear to your eye. Highly recommended as a super present or just a treat for yourself. I listened through twice and it has since been passed around the family to equally rave reviews from both young and not quite so young.