Books The world I fell into

This is an unflinchingly honest and inspiring memoir about trauma, recovery, and life after a life-altering event. Melanie Reid, a journalist, was fifty-two when a fall from her horse left her paralyzed from the chest down. The book details her year in the hospital, the process of navigating a newly invisible world, and the physical and mental challenges of adapting to quadriplegia. It is praised for its insight, humor, and frankness about limitations, offering a poignant perspective that encourages readers to appreciate their own lives.