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Heartstrong
- Chumpy, Minnie & Me
- Narrated by: Chris Pullin, Ellidy Pullin
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
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Publisher's Summary
'If not with you, then for you.'
It was a perfect Wednesday morning when Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin kissed his partner, Ellidy, goodbye to go spearfishing. Most days Ellidy would go to the beach too, but that day she didn't. Later, there was a knock at the door. A man had been found unconscious on the ocean floor. It was Chumpy.
From that moment, Ellidy's world stopped. There was deep grief, disbelief and then the gradual realisation that this was real. Ellidy's partner of eight years, a World Champion snowboarder, a man of energy and music, was gone. And so was the life they had built together and the dream of the child they had been trying for. In the hours that followed a suggestion was made: did Ellidy want to harvest Chumpy's sperm and try for the baby they both wanted so deeply?
There was a ticking clock and the need to discuss with family and friends. They had thirty-six hours before it would be too late...
Heartstrong is an unforgettable book about love, joy, grief, hope and finding a way to keep going in the darkest of times.
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- Sandra Vaughan
- 24-09-2023
Raw, real, heart breaking, inspiring
Such an open and honest story, and I'm so glad Ellidy and Chris were brave enough to narrate it themselves. I loved hearing all the stories even though many brought me to tears. It's beautiful how your mess has become your message and that you're able to help others, even though I'm so deeply sorry for how it all came about. Chumpy was a legend, and remains a legend through memories and this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-09-2023
Absolutely fantastic
Wow! What a fantastic book to read. You really are a wonderful person. Thanks for helping me with my grief.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-03-2024
grief
This was so honest that I'm sure everyone could relate to her story. An incredible story of love and loss.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-07-2023
Beautiful
Loss is the price we pay for loving but its worth it. A beautiful story of love and family. El you’re incredible.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-07-2023
Listened to it in one go - still crying! So heartbreaking but beautiful
I have been waiting 10 months for this Audiobook and it was sooo much better than I anticipated! I don't know how El and Chumps Dad got through reading this!!! I can't even see I've been crying so much!! As someone who lost my first love at 19 this brings back every part of grief. Even the trauma scenarios of losing Rumi - this is grief. El is such a wonderful woman and incredible Mumma to Noonie and Rumi!! I am going to buy the book as well! I want to support El anyway I can.
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- Despina O'Neill
- 10-01-2024
Heartache. Heartwarming. Heartstrong!
You know you’ve got a great audiobook in your ears when you’re in tears within the first chapter.
I finished ‘Heartstrong’ recently and can hand on heart say it’s one of my favourite audiobooks I’ve listened to so far.
Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin put Australian Snowboarding on the map. He was a natural on the snow, in the water and everywhere in between.
I still remember sending a message to my husband when it was announced he had sadly passed. It came as a complete shock and it was pain felt by so many, particularly by Ellidy, his family and his friends.
Narrated by Ellidy and Chris (Chumpy’s dad), you could feel every ounce of emotion from the two.
We heard Chris share stories of Chumpy growing up, the tight knit family they were and how he became the professional athlete he was so well known for.
We hear Ellidy talk about Chumpy - the love of her life - and the man who ultimately became the father of the most gorgeous little girl months after he passed!
I loved hearing all about their beautiful relationship, and my heart broke listening to the additional heartache Ellidy has faced since. But her positivity and ability to move forward in life is so inspiring.
This book is raw, emotional, enlightening and so so real. I absolutely adored listening to this (was high on the TBR for a while!).
Α shameless plug for Ellidy’s podcast, Darling Shine podcast. If you’re looking for a podcast that talks about the hard stuff in a way that feels like you’re speaking to your besties, give this a listen! ❤️
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- Anonymous User
- 21-02-2024
Amazing.
Moved, touched and just so grateful. Hugged my partner and family extra right after this book. thank you, El.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-03-2024
Simply, the Definition of LOVE
Heart so touched, inspired to never give up. Thank-you for sharing your Love story Pullins🙏
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- Anonymous User
- 17-09-2023
Couldn’t help but cry. Fantastic. Real
I am thankful that I listened to this in the comfort of my home, for the amount of times that I burst into tears. I loved hearing Chris share his parts which were equally tender and agonising. I enjoyed hearing familiar beach side places called out, but mostly, I loved the childlike exuberance in which Ellidy met her challenges with. A remarkable story that lives in my heart.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-01-2024
WOW!
What a beautiful love story. Heartbreak and happiness. Tears fell as I listened to Chris share his sadness for his boy. Elide & Minnie - BIG LOVE for the live you make ‘for’ Chumpy 💕
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