Top of the World
Surviving the Manchester Bombing to Scale Kilimanjaro in a Wheelchair
Published on 25. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-80247-174-8 (ISBN)
Description
Martin Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist down by the Manchester Arena bombing which killed twenty-two people on 22 May 2017. Martin's teenage daughter Eve was one of the 940 injured, in Eve's case, gravely. The dad from Bolton has since become a leading campaigner both for victims of the atrocity and those with spinal cord injuries.
Determined to make a difference he took on the ultimate challenge, scaling Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair, becoming the second paraplegic to do so, and raising a million pounds for charity. Reaching the summit, on 13 June 2022 Martin, who was the closest person to the bomber to survive, said, 'I've often wondered why I was saved. Now I know why. It was for this moment.'
This is Martin's incredible story.
Determined to make a difference he took on the ultimate challenge, scaling Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair, becoming the second paraplegic to do so, and raising a million pounds for charity. Reaching the summit, on 13 June 2022 Martin, who was the closest person to the bomber to survive, said, 'I've often wondered why I was saved. Now I know why. It was for this moment.'
This is Martin's incredible story.
Reviews / Votes
'Gripping and inspiring' -- The Mail on Sunday 'This book is incredible' -- Dan Walker, presenter Praise for Martin Hibbert: 'Inspiring and one of a kind' -- Chris Hemsworth, Actor Praise for Martin Hibbert: 'Martin's determination and resilience is incredible' -- Sir Richard Branson Martin Hibbert is a 'One-man whirlwind for change' -- Richard Madeley "Everything about this extraordinary story is as inspiring as it is humbling." -- Ben Fogle. Broadcaster, adventurer and writer.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Gemini Books Group Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80247-174-8 (9781802471748)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Martin Hibbert is a dad of one from Bolton, Lancashire. After two separate courses of radical NeuroPhysics therapy in Australia Martin regained movement in his legs and was able to stand in his callipers. He is the vice-chairman of the Spinal Injuries Association and is also involved in seeking justice for those affected by the Manchester Arena bombing. He hopes to build an NPT clinic in Manchester so all spinal cord injury patients can receive the same radical treatment. He lives in Chorley with his wife Gabby and cocker spaniel Alfie
Fiona Duffy has worked as a journalist for more than thirty years.
Fiona Duffy has worked as a journalist for more than thirty years.