{"title":"Billy Hedderman","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilly Hedderman is an inspiring figure whose writing delves deeply into the realms of personal resilience and determination. His work is a captivating journey of strength, vividly portrayed in his compelling memoirs. As a former Irish Army officer, Billy's unique experiences are not just tales of survival, but also of thriving against the odds, making his books an enlightening addition to any reader interested in real-life stories of courage and fortitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cem\u003eUnbowed\u003c\/em\u003e, stands out as a testament to his tenacity and spirit. It chronicles his battle with a life-altering injury and the subsequent journey through recovery and self-discovery. The raw honesty and inspiration drawn from his own life experiences offer readers an intimate glimpse into overcoming adversity with unwavering positivity and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're searching for a gripping personal narrative or insights into overcoming challenges, Billy Hedderman's writings in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category provide a thought-provoking and uplifting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unbowed-by-billy-hedderman-9781922265494","title":"Unbowed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘I woke to the sight of a hospital ceiling. For that first blissful second, I forgot that I was paralysed.’ On 31 December 2014, Billy Hedderman suffered a catastrophic injury to his spinal cord while body-boarding on the Sunshine Coast, paralysing him almost completely from the neck down. When asked if he would walk again, his doctor simply said, ‘I dunno … maybe.’ Yet, incredibly, within just seven months of his injury, he was able to beat the odds and run a 10km race in under an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the powerful story of Billy’s recovery and a fascinating account of his service as an Officer in the elite Special Forces unit, the Army Ranger Wing of the Irish Army. It was from this service that he took the never-say-die attitude that helped him prevail against all medical expectations to recover and serve as an Infantry Officer in the Australian Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnbowed\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of almost unbelievable personal resilience and mental toughness, which will amaze and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46628571939052,"sku":"9781922265494","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11066063482872.jpg?v=1751920896"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/billy-hedderman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}