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The Boy Who Lived

The honest and moving memoir from Harry Potter's stunt double, with a foreword by Daniel Radcliffe

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The Boy Who Lived

By: David Holmes
Narrated by: David Holmes, Toby Laurence
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Honest and moving, this inspirational memoir from Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes reveals what it's like to rebuild your life in the wake of tragedy - with plenty of behind-the-scenes Potter anecdotes along the way.

NARRATED BY THE AUTHOR, WITH A FOREWORD BY DANIEL RADCLIFFE NARRATED BY TOBY LAURENCE.

As stunt double to Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, stuntman David Holmes helped to move J.K. Rowling's era-defining story from the page to the big screen. His work as a real-life Fall Guy enabled him to create some of the most memorable action sequences in the Wizarding World, as he became the first person ever to play Quidditch. In living his own hero's journey, David was also one of only a handful of people to have worn the iconic wizard's cape, glasses and scar in front of the cameras.

That is, until an accident changed his life forever.

During the making of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, David broke his neck in a stunt rehearsal and was instantly paralysed. From talented junior gymnast and stunt prodigy to fully qualified Hollywood stuntman, his story is a brutally honest portrait of a man who lost everything but found different ways to reimagine new possibilities with love, friendship and optimism - and he later co-created a BAFTA-nominated documentary about his life. David's behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest film series of all time is both jaw-dropping and hilarious.

Powerful and emotional, his is a story of hope and vulnerability and paints a picture of what it truly takes to rebuild a life and become The Boy Who Lived. ©2024 Ripple Productions (Essex) Limited Disability Awareness Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV People with Disabilities Magic Users Wizardry Magic Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good
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His brilliantly-titled memoir tells a story of resilience, pain and joy
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Really enjoyed listening to David tell his amazing life story. Funny, sad and inspiring. My son loved listening in the car too. Thank you

Fantastic book

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David is so inspiring. His story had me crying tears of laughter and sadness.
Great reminder to live in the moment. Well worth a listen.

Brilliant

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A totally awesome listen, a very emotional insight to the making of the greatest films of all time. Things we take for granted watching film/TV are brought to light in this beautiful story of courage, adversity, pain and joy of the unsung true hero’s of behind the scene moments of film/TV.

A true inside view of behind the scenes of film

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Wow what an inspirational guy!
Such a sad and tragic incident. Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. It must have been so difficult to do.
I highly recommend this book. It speaks to everybody. It gave me so much to think about and appreciate.
Your strength of character shone throughout as did your honesty and kindness to others.
Thank you David.

So inspiration!

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David Holmes gives a very honest account of his life, before and after the accident. His clear vision is admirable, truly inspirational!
I'm so thankful to him for this beautiful audiobook, and it would be lovely to read more books by him!
This book is definitely a little treasure 😊

a very powerful account

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