THE INSPIRATIONAL NEW BOOK
THE NO-NONSENSE GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE
Sebastian the crab said it best: “Dee human world, eet’s a mess.”
Wars, climate change, a mental health pandemic, global obesity, and children identifying as cats … our news feeds make for dismal reading.
READY, SET, LIFE is a cultural appraisal of the mess that Sebastian and his ‘hot crustacean band’ crooned about, exploring how we can be resilient to this negativity, and still thrive despite all that’s going on around us.
Ollie Phillips, England rugby player and adventurer
Leaning on James’s lived experiences, the book might be cynical about the world around us, and it might rant a bit, but it is also honest and inspiring. James opens up about overcoming depression and a serious alcohol dependency, and his journey to redemption that has led to him completing a series of increasingly arduous ultramarathons.
Henry Cookson, polar explorer
Along the way he also speaks to a fascinating roster of interviewees to get their take on a staggering variety of topics. From stoicism to anthropology, identity to mental fitness, and a myriad of other weird and wonderful subjects, experts as broad as a former special forces soldier, a psychological therapist, a life coach, a recovering heroin addict, a record breaking polar explorer, a classics teacher, and a former England rugby captain share their insights into how to not just survive, but thrive, on the rollercoaster of life.
Ollie Ollerton, special forces operative
Matt Fynn, ultrarunner
READY, SET, LIFE – available on Amazon in hardback, paperback and Kindle formats.
What readers are saying
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Gives a fantastic, light hearted, and inspirational series of ways in which to approach [life]. Excellent read, highly recommend it. *****
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The whole book is honest, funny and highlights the great things and tall hurdles James has faced over the years. I’d highly recommend this book. *****
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Rarely as an intrepid reader of books to motivate and inspire, have I come across a book in the last few years that does it so impressively. *****
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A blunt, no BS view of life. Refreshingly honest. Highly recommend. *****
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James writes in a way in which you can't help but laugh, cry, cheer him on and smile. I felt the pain of the ultra runs, felt the sheer adoration for his wife and son and his pure admiration for his friends mentioned in the book. *****
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Full of humour and inspiring stories from James and the people that he interviews for the book. It also demonstrates what the human mind and body are capable of with the right mindset. It is thought-provoking and may well change the way you think about challenges. *****
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A brutally honest account of mistakes, albeit with mitigating factors, and some helpful pointers about how to bounce back from even the lowest points ... there is no preaching here: just raw honesty, as raw as some of the pain described, and food for thought aplenty about how to make it through this bizarre world we're sharing even when it appears to be steadfast against us. *****
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If you want something that may ... take you on a journey you could only dream of, this book is for you! *****
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James ... interviews an incredible bunch of likeminded people that will inspire and motivate us all to challenge preconceived barriers, overcome them and live a life worth living. *****
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