Staying Strong An Immensely Human Story

Staying Strong : An Immensely Human Story
ISBN: 9780995751514
Publication Date: 16 July 2017

Staying Strong is an immensely human story of how a working-class boy from Tyneside in the north of England became a world champion BMX dirt rider in America - then went downhill through partying and drugs and alcohol, until he hit rock bottom. But, with determination and hard work, Stephen Murray had the tenacity to fight his way back to the top of his sport and, in 2007, he was once again riding in a world championship final. Then tragedy struck - he crashed and broke his neck, flat-lined three times, and ended up paralysed from the shoulders down.

Though he lost the use of most of his body, Stephen never lost the fighting spirit that made him world champion and saved his life. Now he fights on a different front, staying strong in the face of everyday adversities, with a super-human mental resilience that inspires quadriplegics and action sports athletes the world over. His story is inspirational and his book is a triumph of the soul.

About the Author

Stephen Murray is a former BMX Dirt rider. He won multiple gold medals at a number of BMX Dirt events and was UK champion many times. During the 2007 BMX Dirt finals in Baltimore, he fell attempting a double backflip on the final jump and was paralyzed below the shoulders. He now speaks about his challenges and successes in rehabilitation. He lives in Evesham with his two sons.