CRASH (Engelstalige editie)

This is not just another book by someone who had an accident and saw the light. This is Niek's story. A story about love, pain, dead seed, strength, a puppy, hospitality, perseverance, humor and success. In 2010, Niek van den Adel (then 28) went down badly with his motorcycle. The result: a spinal cord injury that paralyzes him from the chest. At Niek, there is a rare extra: a syrinx, a cavity in his spinal cord that also constantly threatens his remaining bodily functions. A spinal cord injury and a syrinx: you don't wish those two on anyone. But Niek thinks differently. According to him, this is the ideal combination for real go-getters. His idea: as long as we can live with it, we should do that. And then also good! So, five years after his accident, he is married to his occupational therapist, he is the father of twins, he has a house built, he speaks to thousands of people as a coach and motivator, he teaches top managers what hospitality is and his blogs are read 200,000 times. His motto: happiness is not in your legs. Happiness is a choice. Niek van den Adel (1982) is a much sought-after speaker in healthcare and business. Peter Smolders (1970) has, as an author and programme maker, over twenty years of experience in the media. Both authors became good friends after their chance meeting.