Heart Attack - Finding hope, joy and inspiration through adversity

This is a wonderful book from an extraordinary individual describing the near-death experience of having a heart attack and the resulting reappraisal of how he should live the rest of his life. It is told with his typical humour and absence of self-pity and is beautifully illustrated.By highlighting the insights he’s received through his ‘brush with mortality’, Jeff reminds us of the fragility and unique value of our lives, which we so often take for granted, and encourages us to ‘live inspired’. The challenge for us as readers is whether we can use his experience vicariously to change our own lives for the better - without having the trauma and risk of our own heart attacks?

Jeff’s book particularly resonated as we started the year with my wife having a heart attack. All of a sudden time stood still and we felt our family stood over a precipice. Reading this book made my wife feel she was not alone and encouraged us to embrace our adversities, learn and grow character from them. Thanks Jeff! If you feel life may have pulled the rug from under your feet, you will find inspiration here!

What a joy to read. It reminds us constantly of the blessings we have around us that can sometimes go unnoticed. Being in a few serious health situations myself, this was a very good reminder. I have had the gift before of meeting the author who is an absolute treasure. His life spills into this book, and really does allow the reader to gain a sense of their own hope/joy/inspiration despite what challenges he/she may face. Jeff has captured and documents his story brilliantly through both word and illustration……a real treat, and reminder of the recovery and triumph that humans are capable of.

An excellent read - the author takes you straight into the heart of his experience - a searing honest account, about his fears, his triumphs, his onward journey towards a healthier and better-led life - both physically and spiritually. However, he writes with great humour and charm drawing you in to both smile and cry with him. I loved the powerful drawings - strong images - both emotive and humorous.This is a "must-read" and "give-as-as-gift" book.

This honest and heartfelt account of Jeff's experiences was a joy to read. The unique presentation, attention to detail and vivid illustrations left me eager to keep turning the page. Jeff has the ability to write in such a way about so that everyone can relate and you feel that you could have been part of his journey.

I can definitely recommend this book to readers, who especially want to calm down from their busy life style . This wealth of information and knowledge will resonate better with them.This book is a must read for everyone especially those who are concern about their mental health, or for someone who want to be inspired and finding new hope. The writer demonstrates to us how we can rise above adversity, and live a life of peace and joy to life fullest. The book is extremely graphic with drawings of the people and medical staff who helped the writer through each stages of his journey of having a heart attack and becoming well again.Please don’t hesitate to buy, very good read👍👍👍👍👍Esther Campbell

This book is beautifully illustrated, which just brings to life the many observations the author makes about the smallest details of life around him. Details noted with humour, empathy and humility. This book abounds with profound moments but is never judgmental or preaching. I will need to read it again as I am sure a second reading will produce even more nuggets of gold.

A captivating combination: the sheer honesty and immediacy of the written story, and the beautiful, playful portrayal of vulnerability and humanity conveyed by the author’s comic style illustrations.Jeff takes the reader on a journey through the initial daze, shock and fear post heart attack, to a place of discovery and wonder through the quest for a fresh and life-giving way forward.Poignant and even hilarious at times, this is always a book filled with warmth and hope.