Impossible

A powerful memoir of redemption and the remarkable journey to find one’s purpose amidst adversity.

Stan Walker, one of the most celebrated musicians to emerge from Australia and New Zealand, invites readers into his life story with Impossible, an unflinching memoir that is as captivating as it is inspiring. Growing up in a tumultuous environment where love and violence coexisted, Walker bravely recounts his experiences with raw honesty. He delves deep into the struggles of enduring domestic violence, the shadows of addiction, and the harsh realities of facing cancer.

As Walker narrates his journey from a troubled but hopeful Maori boy to an acclaimed artist, he carries the reader through valleys of suffering and peaks of personal triumph. Impossible reveals how he carved out his identity amidst adversity, embracing his Māori heritage from the Tuhoe and Ngati Tuwharetoa tribes, and using music as a lifeline to reconnect with his roots.

Stan Walker's story is not only about battling demons but also about the broader themes of the human condition: love, resilience, and the transformative power of forgiveness. It’s a testament to overcoming the odds and finding courage, hope, and a sense of self-worth when it seemed impossible. His voice, both in writing and music, resonates with an authenticity that is both moving and profound.

Praise for Impossible:

"As a chronicle of Walker's life, it is gripping, but where the book achieves greatness — and I mean real, true greatness — is as a totem to humanity's capacity for kindness. It's an insight into the soul of a man whose capacity for forgiveness seems boundless." — Sam Brooks

"This is a can't-put-down read, direct and proud and inspirational, an honest document of life in New Zealand on the wrong side of the tracks..." — Steve Braunias

"A remarkable, improbable tale of a young Maori man (Tuhoe and Ngati Tuwharetoa) rising to greatness and finding his purpose after surviving horrific childhood abuse and countless other tragic situations." — Sebastian van der Zwan

"Stan Walker astonished me with his masterfully structured memoir of abuse and forgiveness." — Catherine Woulfe

In Impossible, Stan Walker offers not just a memoir but a beacon of hope, challenging us all to look beyond the surface and celebrate the strength found in vulnerability and the artistry of living a life redefined by resilience.