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Personal Best
- From Rock Bottom to the Top of the World
- Narrated by: Adele Roberts
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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Summary
Award-winning BBC broadcaster, TV personality and DJ, Adele Roberts, was diagnosed with bowel cancer on the first of October 2021. In the months that followed, with her partner Kate Holderness alongside her, she fought very publicly through the challenges of chemotherapy and life with a stoma, whom she named Audrey. Adele's legions of fans avidly followed this remarkable journey, struck by her determination, her stoicism, and above all the resolute positivity that she and Kate demonstrated despite the many hurdles they faced along the way. 18 months on - she ran across the finish line of the London Marathon, setting a new Guinness World Record as the fastest female with an ileostomy.
Personal Best is the story of those months but it's also a tremendously valuable, life-enhancing guide to surviving and thriving through life's challenges and setbacks, illuminating a path that anyone can follow to get back on track, go further than they thought and achieve their personal best in the marathon of life - punctured with inspirational quotes and playlists along the way. Personal Best will help you to take on whatever challenge you may be facing with enough resolution to give yourself the strongest possible chance of success.
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- jules
- 22-04-24
Personal Best
This book is amazing Adele, Kate,and Audrey. So honest and inspiring, hi I just loved it 🥰 just wanted to read it to soak it all in , I had a colostomy fitted in December 2023 and such z as shock and life changing journey, your story off hospital resonated with me made me laugh and cry, me and Tinkerbell my stoma feel proud to be in your club and we know now we can do this with confidence and tumbles along the way, but we know we are not alone, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts ♥️ xxxxxx take care, much love ❤️
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- Lorna
- 26-04-24
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Wow , blown away but this book. So many things touched me far deeper than I knew they would , I cried a lot reading this but I also laughed a lot and found myself realising that it’s how we choose to deal with the cards we have been dealt . Incredible I could not put it down.
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- Samantha
- 18-04-24
5* is not enough stars, it needs more
Adele and Audrey - what a story? I’ve never cried at a book so much - I listened to this book while running Manchester marathon. It’s superb and hearing Adele’s voice so raw is just perfect. Thank you Adele and Audrey.
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- Ms A Kirk
- 16-04-24
An excellent read. Laughed and cried.
Adele is a powerhouse of a woman. You can feel the positivity radiate from her throughout the book. Finding the funny in the farty!! Note to self ... be more Adele 😊
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- J B.
- 22-05-24
This really touched me
I had my treatment that same time as you and a so much of what was said rang true with me. I had a stoma which I called Cupid ( from Kenny Everett). She was naughty too and I was howling with laughter listening about Audrey as mine was naughty too. You gave me the confidence to talk to friends and family about that. I am forever grateful to you for Normalising stomas. I had my reversal operation last year and now adapting to my new normal. You are truly amazing. Thank you x
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- sophie barclay
- 23-04-24
Just what I needed
Such a brilliant example of life/ marathon life and what’s possible and achievable. Inspiring and encouraging for everyone.
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- Sarah K Hodgkins
- 26-04-24
Absolutely inspiring
What a brave story, so honest and thought provoking. I will be recommending this book to everyone I know. Adele you are inspiring
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- Michelle
- 15-04-24
Blown away by this moving story
This book is a gift to anyone going through a challenge in life. A beautifully written insight into a personal battle that many people face. Adele made me laugh out loud and cry. A story of passion and positivity even in the darkest of moments. A must read (or listen) one of the best life stories I have listened to.
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- kaspont
- 21-04-24
simply inspirational
From the first to last word this audio oozes positivity and inspiration, Such an amazing journey.
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- Lucy Ward
- 18-04-24
I loved it!
Listening to this as an audiobook was a joy. Listening to Adele tell her story was entertaining and inspiring. I laughed, I cried, and I might even take up running.
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