Washington, April 23
Actor Jeremy Renner's memoir My Next Breath, where he shares personal memories from his near-fatal accident in 2023, is set to release on April 29 this year.
'The Avengers' star was injured by his 14,000-pound Snowcat vehicle while trying to stop it from hitting his nephew in January 2023. He suffered over 35 broken bones and serious injuries to his head and chest, reported People.
Renner, who recently spoke to the publication, opened up about the accident, stating that it is a part of his life now and that writing about it helped him process the trauma.
"Writing about it has been very emotionally cathartic to have to go word by word through it all again. I don't not talk about it. It's part of my life every day, and it's always a wonderful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and how fragile the body is and how badass it is at recovery," Renner told People.
In the book, he recalls a shocking moment when he could see his "left eye with [his] right eye" after his head hit the pavement. Despite the pain, Renner says he is not haunted by the memories.
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"I'm not haunted by the incident -- not too often anyway -- by the images, the sounds. But I am reminded of my new reality, and it's wonderfully positive. I didn't die."
Renner had suffered injuries while trying to save his nephew, Alex, who was 27 at the time of the accident.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wow, what an incredible story of survival! The detail about seeing his left eye with his right eye is both terrifying and fascinating. So glad he's recovered and able to share his experience. 💪
Respectfully, while I admire Renner's resilience, I wonder if publishing such graphic details might be triggering for some trauma survivors. Maybe content warnings would be helpful?
The fact that he was trying to save his nephew makes this even more heroic. Not many people would risk their lives like that. True family love right there.
His positive attitude is so inspiring! "I didn't die" - what a powerful perspective shift after such a horrific accident. Can't wait to read the memoir!
35 broken bones?! And still standing today? The human body is truly amazing. Makes my sprained ankle last month seem like nothing 😅 Wishing him continued healing!
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