Available Now! Jeremy Renner’s Memoir “My Next Breath”
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The world watched in shock as news broke of Jeremy Renner’s horrific snowplow accident on New Year’s Day 2023. Now, Renner bravely recounts the harrowing experience and his arduous journey to recovery in his new memoir, My Next Breath, which hit bookstores this week.
During his recent book tour, including a heartfelt interview on the Joe Rogan podcast, Renner shared some poignant insights into why he felt compelled to revisit such a traumatic event. Initially resistant to the idea, fearing the emotional toll of reliving it “word by word,” he realized the process was deeply healing, not just for himself but also for his family, particularly his nephew who witnessed the accident and his mother who made a grueling journey to be by his side. As Renner eloquently put it, “when I get out of my own way, you realize you open up the avenue for what the narrative really is. It didn’t just happen to me.”
Renner’s conversation with Rogan also revealed his remarkable resilience and perspective shift. He spoke of simplifying his life, dismissing “white noise,” and finding it “impossible for me to have a bad day” after facing such a life-altering event. A particularly striking anecdote was how the breathing techniques he learned in a Lamaze class as a child unexpectedly became crucial for survival in those terrifying moments on the ice.
Beyond his personal recovery, the accident has inspired incredible initiatives. Renner and his family have founded Camp RennerVation, a foundation dedicated to providing opportunities and building community for foster and disadvantaged youth in Nevada. What was once a Fourth of July family party has now blossomed into hosting hundreds of foster children for empowering camp experiences.
If you’re seeking a powerful and inspiring story of survival, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit, “My Next Breath” is a must-read.
My Next Breath by Jeremy Renner
Publishers Description:
The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner’s 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.
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 writes in blistering detail about 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 reader 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.
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