I have just finished reading this book and I have never felt compelled to write a review before. This book is about two people whose lives become changed beyond recognition for a period of time. Even though you know what happens you still get completely caught up with their roller coaster of emotions and feel like you are actually sitting talking to them in a comfy old chair. Mindy has the strength of many and I can only hope to be half the person she is. Richard, although I do not know him or have never met him, is Richard. You really feel like you know him well, especially if watching Top Gear.

I am just glad that Richard was lucky enough to survive (and recover) to tell the tale.

Enjoy the read you will not be disappointed.

This is one of the best books I have ever read. The accounts of his full life give you the understanding of how he became such a "Petrolhead". His childhood, his teens, his radio interview and the Top Gear interview (This one has you gripped). Then the day of the accident, how it all went wrong and we can all learn not to push our luck too much. After the crash wife Mindy writes her accounts from receiving the phone call, and organising her now chaotic life with Richard in critical condition, and her entire family. Her story was an inspiring and breathtaking experience. The trials of relationships strained, and her unbelievable will to carry on. Her children not all understanding everything. The Top Gear Staff, the Hospital Staff at Leeds Infirmary and Bristol, all take part in rebuilding a man who has quite honestly gripped the world with his charisma and humour. If you don't read this story, you will miss out on something that can touch us all and inspire us to be a little more positive.

What a wonderful and humbling account of Richard and familys' strength and unity in times of extreme stress. He has three angels looking out for him and people who care. I could not put this book down. I'm sure it took great courage for both Richard and Mindy to write about their accounts, and should be proud! Hamster is brilliant!