Overview

• Renner's memoir details his rescue attempt to save his nephew from a sliding 14,000-pound snowplow, which left him critically injured with over 30 broken bones.
• He describes briefly 'dying' during the accident, with his heart rate dropping to 18 beats per minute and experiencing a surreal, metaphysical energy.
• The memoir reveals his physical and emotional recovery journey, including multiple surgeries, extensive rehabilitation, and returning to acting and music.
• Initially reluctant to write about the accident, Renner found the process cathartic and valuable for his family, including his nephew who witnessed the event.
• Renner credits the experience with reshaping his outlook on life, emphasizing resilience, family bonds, and the strength of the human spirit.