My Next Breath - Jeremy Renner

My Next Breath

By Jeremy Renner

  • Release Date: 2025-04-29
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 43 Ratings

Description

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner’s near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time.


Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second most googled person in 2023… and not for his impressive filmography. His searing portrayals on film ranged from an Iraq-based army bomb technician in The Hurt Locker and a Boston bank robber in The Town to a crooked Camden mayor in American Hustle before he became heir to the Jason Bourne franchise (The Bourne Legacy). Amongst other iconic roles, he also captured hearts as fan-favorite comic book marksman Hawkeye in seven Marvel films.

Yet, his otherworldly success on-screen faded to the periphery when a fourteen-thousand-pound snowplow crushed him on New Year’s Day 2023. Somehow able to keep breathing for more than half an hour, he was subsequently rushed to the ICU, after which he would face multiple surgeries and months of painful rehabilitation.

In this debut memoir, Jeremy writes in blistering detail about his accident and the aftermath. This retelling is not merely a gruesome account of what happened to him; it’s a call to action and a forged companionship between reader and author as Jeremy recounts his recovery journey and reflects on the impact of his suffering. Ultimately, Jeremy’s memoir is a testament to the human spirit and its capacity to endure, evolve, and find purpose in the face of unimaginable adversity. His writing captures the essence of profound transformation, exploring the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength, despair and hope, redemption and renewal.

Reviews

  • Divine Intervention for a purpose

    5
    By RS Base
    Barb Fletcher, who was one of first on the scene of accident to save Jeremy, sums this book up with one statement she made after the recovery: “It just wasn’t your time. You do a lot of good for people, a lot of good for this community. That’s why you’re still here.” The account of injuries sustained while barely missing vital organs is shocking. Wow. One only can think it’s for a reason. This book definitely makes one pause to really think about what in life is truly important. It causes you to think about what your true purpose is in life. It will also show the wide impact high profile people can have in helping others. Good read. Good person. Thank you Jeremy for all you do to help others. Highly recommended read.
  • Dying on a Mountain

    5
    By Sparkkler
    The greatest joy in reading My Next Breath came from Jeremy Renner’s descriptions of his emotional experiences. Jeremy is a great source of information about the importance of family bonds, perseverance, focus, and mindfulness. These subjects outweigh the horrendous details of the physical damage and recovery he experienced due to the devastating “incident” with a 14,000 lb. snowplow.
  • My Next Breath

    5
    By MJKazoo
    Honest, inspiring and so well written. Enjoyed it from beginning to end.