On the Edge

By: Richard Hammond

Narrated by: Richard Hammond, Mindy Hammond

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Richard Hammond describes his childhood and adolescence and the emergence of the adrenalin junkie, the first ridiculous stunts on his tricycle, and an increasing and near-obsessive attraction to speed and the smell of petrol. He finds an attractive girl, Mindy, who shares his interests and helps him organise his high-speed life. For such a lively and intelligent communicator, TV beckons and he becomes one of the daredevil trio, with Jeremy Clarkson and James May, who make such an enormous world-wide success of the revamped BBC-TV programme Top Gear.

He describes the personalities, the camaraderie, and the stunts with which they entertain their weekly audiences until the day of his 300 mph crash that took Top Gear off the air and plunged a nation into mourning. The day of the crash, his rescue and the flight to hospital in a coma are described, and then Mindy recounts the anxious waiting until he finally emerges from his coma to immediately pull out all his life-support equipment.

Richard then pieces together the stages of recovery as his shattered mind slowly reforms. We learn exactly what happened to him and the milestones in his slow recovery to full health. The final chapter recounts the return to Top Gear and the screening of the events of that fateful day.

©2007 Richard Hammond (P)2007 Orion Publishing Group Ltd

Inspiring

I didn't expect to cry during the reading of a story written from a guy at top gear, but I nearly did. The emotions in this book are so very well conveyed that the reader has no choice but to give in to the story.

I LOVE this so much.

Richard Hammond and his wife Mindy narrated this audiobook and its amazing. It's about the his recovery from the brain damage he suffered from the jet-car crash. Well done to the both of you! 👏👏👏

great read

one of several car nuts I've enjoyed for year greatcread on a life experience I hope not to many have to deal with but great to know there are families who still have unconditional love and support of there spouse
thanks Richard and Family for sharing

Lovely

So sincere and informative. It just shows we have amazing amazing people among us, Hamster is obviously one of them.

Excellent Read..or Listen

If you could sum up On the Edge in three words, what would they be?

A love story mixed with good humour, near tragedy and excellent story line...

What did you like best about this story?

The whole thing whizzed along and was easy to follow or pick up on during a break in listening

Which character – as performed by Richard Hammond and Mindy Hammond – was your favorite?

Both great as themselves

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Recommended highly....and I don't do these review things....so it's a high recommendation

Great book

I loved it, completed it in just one take in the middle of the night

A nice listen - thankyou.

I listened to this while I cleaned the house - and its was a great story. Im female, for the record - and it isn't a particularly 'blokey' listen. It was interesting, without being overly complex. I liked knowing the details of his recovery, considering that I dont know much about brain injury. It was also great that there was an aspect from his wife's point of view. She went through a lot, when he was completely oblivious and taken back to a child like state. Its a beautiful tale of love in the end, but not a contrived romance.

Just finally, I hope I have not put any men off listening to this; it really in enjoyable. Lots about cars and top gear stuff. Just not a lot of grunting :)

Excellent

The way the story was told by going back and forth between Hammond and his wife was a really excellent way to show their different points of view. You could really feel the emotions that they went through as they told their stories. I even had to take a break a few times because it got pretty heavy.

An Incredible story!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

A raw emotional roller coaster of a story.Brilliant in all ways!!Hard to stop listening.

What was one of the most memorable moments of On the Edge?

The fact that although He's "just a bloke from Top Gear",he's also a husband and family man!!

What about Richard Hammond and Mindy Hammond ’s performance did you like?

You can feel the pain and love coming through!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Certainly makes you think of your own relationships!!

So Touching

I love R.H. it was so nice to hear his story from his and his wife's voices.