Never Will I Die

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There's no pain, no theatrical agony. No screaming, no shouting. The kill shot is catastrophic, yet surgically precise. I slumped silently on to my knees and toppled forward, head first, into the dirt. The lads had seen enough death to assume mine was instantaneous. The lights were out. That's him gone.

Toby Gutteridge was only 24 when he was shot through the neck while operating behind enemy lines in Afghanistan. He survived despite not breathing for at least 20 minutes. Back in the UK, doctors recommended that his life support machine be switched off, but with the defiant spirit that would define his recovery, Toby pulled through.

Now quadriplegic, capable of movement only with his head, Toby has rebuilt his life. His is an extraordinary story of survival against overwhelming odds, and of the power of the human spirit to overcome extreme adversity. Brutally honest and authentic, he builds a compelling picture of the type of person produced by the Special Forces system, and tells of how one split second changed the course of his life forever.

Powerful and inspiring, Never Will I Die is a universal story about our search for purpose, and explores what extreme experience teaches us about what truly matters.

© Toby Gutteridge 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Critics Review

  • Toby’s sheer grit and determination is a powerful testament to his character. His story demonstrates the true nature of inner strength and courage. I think he’s an inspiration to all of us.

    Tom Hardy

  • The inspiring soldier who never gave up.

    This Morning

  • ‘Inspirational. An amazing book.’

    Jason Fox

  • Visceral… utterly inspirational. A compelling tale of incredible determination. What makes this account of a journey to hell and back so fascinating is that the devastation of Gutteridge’s body somehow triggered the unleashing of his mind.

    Daily Mail

  • Toby’s truly humbling journey will realign your benchmark for the words determination, hero and inspiration.

    Victoria Pendleton CBE

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