Heartstrong

Chumpy, Minnie & Me

De: Ellidy Pullin

Narrado por: Chris Pullin, Ellidy Pullin

'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.

©2022 Ellidy Pullin (P)2022 Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

A beautiful love story

An amazing story of loss and love. Cried a bunch for people I don’t know but so happy to learn the love story that is Ellidy and Chumpy.

Such a strong wonderful woman

This love story is beautiful but so heartbreaking. Ellidy did such a great job paying tribute to the two most important men in her life.

my heart

this love story is a heart wrenching tribute to so many beauties. Thank you Ellidy for sharing, you are such a beautiful person with an amazing heart. I have a refreshed view on life right now and promise to soak in the moments.

Powerful

Ellidy’s story is heartbreaking but so full of love. It’s amazing to hear her live and love her life to the fullest while becoming a new mom. Thank you for sharing your story!

Wow wow wow!

Goosebumps in every moment. In awe of you Ellidy, you are absolutely incredible. Chumpo is beaming down on you.

I can’t recommend this story enough

Ellidy is an incredible woman. Her story of love and loss touches the deepest parts of your heart. I can’t wait to see Minnie grow up.

True love and loss

Sad but hopeful! 🩷 Ellidy is amazing!
I cried, laughed and fell in love with this love story.

Raw. Real. Heartbreaking but heart lifting!

This book, is so raw and real. After losing my soul mate and hearing that this feeling of deep love ignites the exact same way with others brought me to some weird peace and the fact Ellidy had that love and loss made me feel not alone. This book is a real love story of love, loss, pain, and gain. Rooting for her in life and writing! Hope it’s not her last book fiction or not.

Heartbreakingly beautiful

A beautifully written love story with heartbreak, grief, love, strength, and indomitable spirit. Ellidy is wise beyond her years, sharing her experience will help people far and wide. As a Mom of boys, Chris Pullin’s chapters about broke me. Tears flowed at his raw emotion coupled with his deep love for his son, Ellidy, and his family. I have shared this book with loved ones that have had similar life experiences. Thank you for giving a voice to emotions many are sitting with!

Inspiring and Heartbreaking

Beautiful story of love, grief, and rebirth. Be ready with tissues. Ellidy’s way of keeping Chumpy present and a part of Minnie’s life is so inspiring. He would be so proud of all 3 of his girls (El, Rumbledore, and Minnie Moo).