The Boy Who Lived: The honest and moving memoir from Harry Potter's stunt double, with a foreword by Daniel Radcliffe

Hardback Published on: 14/11/2024
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Synopsis

As Harry Potter's stunt double, David Holmes's amazing gymnastic skills saw him earn onscreen immortality. He was the first-ever person to play Quidditch on a broomstick; he dodged dragon's fire and dove deep into the Great Lake, without any gillyweed to protect him.

Life on set was an adventure. He and Daniel Radcliffe became like brothers, and the cast and crew a second family. Then tragedy struck. During the making of Deathly Hallows Part 1 a stunt went badly wrong and David's spinal cord snapped. He was only 25 and would never walk again.

Sixteen years later, the pain can still be excruciating, his muscles are wasting, and he requires round-the-clock care. His future may seem bleak, but David has accepted his new reality, with all the different possibilities, purposes and powerful human connections that have come with it. This candid and inspiring story shares his life before and after, showing us the importance of making the most of every day, and the good that can come out of even the worst of circumstances.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399738811
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 238 x 156 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 462g
  • Languages: English

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The Boy Who Lived
The Boy Who Lived
David Holmes' "The Boy Who Lived" is a remarkable journey that intertwines the magic of cinema with the resilience of the human spirit. Divided into two co... READ MORE
Paige
The Boy Who Lived
Captivating
I remember watching David on the tele when his programme got released, when it was announced he was writing a book I knew I needed to get it. I truly cared... READ MORE
Sian Wensley
The Boy Who Lived
Immersive Storytelling
David’s storytelling is compelling and immersive. More than once I exclaimed out loud as he recounted his experiences and told anecdotes about his experien... READ MORE
Emma Schmittner
The Boy Who Lived
Honest and uplifting
David shares his journey with honesty, unfiltered, and with a lot of light. Infused with warmth and humor, even when you don’t expect it. Makes you remembe... READ MORE
Alisa Kosmakova