Love & Justice: A Compelling True Story Of Triumph Over Adversity - Softcover

Morgan-Hill, Diana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0993092233 ISBN 13: 9780993092237

Publisher: Blackbird Digital Books, 2015

Synopsis

At the age of 29, Diana Hill fell under a London train. In 7 seconds the tall, glamorous businesswoman went from busy woman of the world with everything to live for to double-leg-amputee, her life in ruins. Then it got worse. A few days after her accident, as she lay in hospital, traumatised and heavily sedated, she learnt via a newspaper article that the railway’s Transport Police were to interview “The Fall Girl”, as the Press had labelled her, with a view to prosecution. She had boarded a moving train, they said, and trespassed onto their railway line. Her fight for justice took five years and was, she declares with no hesitation, a more harrowing experience than having both of her legs ‘stolen’ from her.
As any young, single woman would be, Diana was shocked to the core by the sudden, catastrophic change in her body image. What man would ever love her now? The issues surrounding sexuality and disability are explored here with stark honesty as she recalls her complicated love life, the High Court dramas, and the rawness of her pain amidst a turmoil of emotion, all told with tremendous humour, charm and heart. For Diana loves to tell stories. Especially true ones.
A brutally honest, heartwarming memoir that shocks and delights in equal measure – when you're not crying for her you're laughing with her
“A compelling story of how humour, friendship, grace and sheer grit can triumph over unthinkable catastrophe. Diana Morgan-Hill's unflinching memoir is proof that what does not kill us makes us strong.” Liz Jensen, Author of The Ninth Life of Louis Drax
"Powerful and witty. It had me at the first line." Tricia Walker, author of Benedict's Brother

About this title

About the Author:

Writing has been at the heart of Diana's working life. She was a press and publicity manager for Brookside, Channel 4's soap opera, and ITN and then became a journalist and editor for a number of TV business publications. After freelancing for the MIDEM organisation, she set up MediaVision, a press, public relations and strategy consultancy to cater for the booming markets in international television. Suffering from catastrophic injuries following a train accident, she then had to refocus and has subsequently worked as a TV presenter, as a chief executive, was MD of a small publishing company, and an assistant producer in TV. Her voluntary work has included trustee and committee positions for the National Wheelchair Tennis Foundation, The Limbless Association and the British Red Cross. She now supports the Arvon Foundation, a charity that provides writing weeks for potential authors, and she continues to counsel others suffering from limb loss. Diana lives in Dorset, by the sea. She is a motivational speaker and is presently writing her first novel, a psychological thriller.

Review:

'The most romantic story you will ever read.' - Woman's Journal "Love & Justice tells the story of an indefatigable battle against both disability and injustice. Diana's story is one of triumph over both her injuries and the intransigence of British Rail.' - Daily Mail 'A compelling story of how humour, friendship, grace & sheer grit can triumph over unthinkable catastrophe' - Liz Jensen, bestselling author of The 9th Life of Louis Drax and The Rapture 'This is a story of how indomitable the human spirit can be. If you want an example of hope over adversity with all the struggle, heartbreak and pain along the way, then you will find it in this book.' Dame Anne Begg, MP for Aberdeen South 1997-2015 'This extraordinary account will steal time, invade sleep and profoundly affect you. Perhaps you will never be the same again' - Sue Joiner, Village Writers, New Forest There are very few books that I'm truly evangelical about and want to insist that everyone reads - this is definitely one of them. She's an excellent writer.' Louise Voss, author 'Has all the twists and turns you'd expect in a book penned by John Grisham. Except it isn't fiction.' Bee Lewis 'A thrilling read. A jubilant masterpiece on every level.' Rosie Jones - First writer in residence for the National Trust, at Kingston Lacy ' Love & Justice is a rollercoaster of emotions which will have you alternately crying and laughing. There are many lessons to be learnt from this beautifully written, unputdownable book..' Christine Aziz, author and winner of the Richard & Judy novel-writing competition [ 'The novel-like style is a brilliant, powerful device;your mind is lulled into novel-mode, then you will be ambushed wth a sentence of heartbreaking, lacerating poignancy.' TE Donnell, Train driver 'Diana's talk has us all mesmerized.' The Charroux Literary Festival 2015 ' Powerful and witty. It had me at the first line. ' Tricia Walker, author

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackbird Digital Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0993092233
• ISBN 13: 9780993092237
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 230