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Car Crash: A Memoir
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Discover the poignant and gripping memoir, 'Car Crash: A Memoir' by Lech Blaine, where the author shares an unfiltered account of a life-altering car accident. This powerful narrative chronicles Blaine's transformative journey from a carefree teenager to a survivor grappling with immense guilt and sorrow after losing friends in a tragic crash. In 2009, a night filled with adventure turned into a harrowing tale that struck deep in their rural community. The story explores vital themes such as grief, social media's impact on public personas, and the quest for identity during catastrophic life changes.
Written with raw honesty, Blaine's memoir examines how one horrifying moment can cascade into a multitude of life-altering consequences. Readers will gain insight into the emotional struggles of young adulthood faced with trauma, reckoning with survivor’s guilt, and navigating mental health challenges in a hyper-connected world.
'Car Crash: A Memoir' is not only a reflection on loss but also an exploration of resilience and the human spirit. With 272 pages of intense narrative, it's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of tragedy and healing. Ideal for book clubs and personal exploration, this memoir is a vital addition to your library. Embrace an exceptional literary journey that tackles difficult questions about life, mortality, and growth. Order your copy today and experience the profound impact of Lech Blaine’s story.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863959698
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 272
Description:
Lech Blaine was just seventeen when he was in a crash that killed his best friends and changed his life.
On an evening in 2009, seven teenage boys piled into a car to go to a party. They never arrived. The driver - who was not drunk or high - made a routine error and then overcorrected. The vehicle flew off the road. One passenger died on impact. Others were flung from the car. Lech walked away uninjured. In the aftermath, two more died in hospital and one was left disabled, in an incident that convulsed their rural community.
Crippled by guilt, Lech turned to social media, cultivating a persona as the ultimate 'grateful survivor'. Over time, he spiralled into risk-taking and depression. His public bravado fell away as he tried to accept how an accident - one wretched error of youth and inexperience - had changed the trajectory of so many lives.
How do we grieve in an age of social media? How does tragedy shape a community? And how does a boy on the cusp of manhood develop a sense of self when his world has exploded?
This stunning memoir pulls no punches. It marks Lech Blaine as a writer to watch.
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Written with raw honesty, Blaine's memoir examines how one horrifying moment can cascade into a multitude of life-altering consequences. Readers will gain insight into the emotional struggles of young adulthood faced with trauma, reckoning with survivor’s guilt, and navigating mental health challenges in a hyper-connected world.
'Car Crash: A Memoir' is not only a reflection on loss but also an exploration of resilience and the human spirit. With 272 pages of intense narrative, it's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of tragedy and healing. Ideal for book clubs and personal exploration, this memoir is a vital addition to your library. Embrace an exceptional literary journey that tackles difficult questions about life, mortality, and growth. Order your copy today and experience the profound impact of Lech Blaine’s story.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863959698
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 272
Description:
Lech Blaine was just seventeen when he was in a crash that killed his best friends and changed his life.
On an evening in 2009, seven teenage boys piled into a car to go to a party. They never arrived. The driver - who was not drunk or high - made a routine error and then overcorrected. The vehicle flew off the road. One passenger died on impact. Others were flung from the car. Lech walked away uninjured. In the aftermath, two more died in hospital and one was left disabled, in an incident that convulsed their rural community.
Crippled by guilt, Lech turned to social media, cultivating a persona as the ultimate 'grateful survivor'. Over time, he spiralled into risk-taking and depression. His public bravado fell away as he tried to accept how an accident - one wretched error of youth and inexperience - had changed the trajectory of so many lives.
How do we grieve in an age of social media? How does tragedy shape a community? And how does a boy on the cusp of manhood develop a sense of self when his world has exploded?
This stunning memoir pulls no punches. It marks Lech Blaine as a writer to watch.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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