The Comeback Plan
Will be published approx. on 25. March 2027
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-80419-442-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Comeback Plan is about how we recover. It's a guide rebuilding strength, energy, and confidence after any major setback - cancer treatment, serious illness, surgery, injury, burnout, or the slow drag of chronic fatigue. If you or someone you love has survived the worst, this is the map to turn survival into thriving - deliberately building Life 2.0, something stronger, wiser, and more vibrant because you've rebuilt with clarity about what truly matters.
Divided into three sections - Body, Mind, and Soul - the book restores your "recovery capacity" through proven pillars of breath, sleep, muscle and movement, and connection and meaning.
Each chapter tackles a common post-crisis struggle (fatigue, pain, insomnia, anxiety, grief) with real patient vignettes, clear biological explanations, and a simple three-step protocol designed for real life:
- A 48-hour reset for quick, tangible wins
- A 14-day habit ladder to build sustainable progress
- An "If you only do one thing..." takeaway for the hardest days
Short chapters full of inspiring comeback stories (from athletes like Alex Smith and Mario Lemieux to everyday patients), with practical steps to reduce reader isolation and spark word-of-mouth. Plus some myth busting around supplements and fads. The result for the reader: greater physical function, emotional steadiness, supportive networks, and the quiet confidence that you can handle whatever comes next.
Divided into three sections - Body, Mind, and Soul - the book restores your "recovery capacity" through proven pillars of breath, sleep, muscle and movement, and connection and meaning.
Each chapter tackles a common post-crisis struggle (fatigue, pain, insomnia, anxiety, grief) with real patient vignettes, clear biological explanations, and a simple three-step protocol designed for real life:
- A 48-hour reset for quick, tangible wins
- A 14-day habit ladder to build sustainable progress
- An "If you only do one thing..." takeaway for the hardest days
Short chapters full of inspiring comeback stories (from athletes like Alex Smith and Mario Lemieux to everyday patients), with practical steps to reduce reader isolation and spark word-of-mouth. Plus some myth busting around supplements and fads. The result for the reader: greater physical function, emotional steadiness, supportive networks, and the quiet confidence that you can handle whatever comes next.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80419-442-3 (9781804194423)
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Dr Matt Morgan is an intensive care doctor who has treated thousands of patients at the edge of life and followed them through the long, complicated journey of recovery. His rare combination of frontline experience and long-term patient follow-up gives him deep insight into what it truly takes to rebuild after illness or injury. A PhD in artificial intelligence, more than 50 peer-reviewed papers, and expertise in nutrition, rehabilitation, psychology, and stress physiology underpin his clear, evidence-based approach. A regular BMJ columnist and Honorary Professor for the Public Understanding of Medicine, he has written for The Guardian, Esquire, and others, and appears frequently on BBC Radio 4, CNN, and major UK broadcasters. Recognised as one of the top 50 most influential people in health technology (2024), he is known for combining scientific rigour with compassionate, human storytelling.