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Lucky

Learning to live again

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Lucky

By: Louise Thompson
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The Number One Sunday Times bestseller

How do you learn to live again when you've danced with death?


Louise was like any other excited mother-to-be during her first pregnancy, but no one could have predicted what happened when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU. This terrifying experience impacted on Louise's mental health in a way that completely changed her life, as she has battled to come to terms with what happened to her, whilst also becoming a mother.

As Louise has rebuilt herself step by step, she has reflected back on her life – from her childhood and close relationship with her brother, Sam Thompson, to her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships, as well as the rollercoaster years of her time on Made in Chelsea.

Louise’s experience has changed the way she sees the world and redefined what's important to her. Although it has not been an easy road, she is determined to come out more alive than ever. Louise’s powerful story, told with raw honesty, shows the incredible human ability to overcome anything, no matter what life throws at you.

'Her battle, viscerally told in this harrowing account, is one to be in awe of and might have you reconsidering your own appreciation of luck' Mail on Sunday

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Critic reviews

Her battle, viscerally told in this harrowing account, is one to be in awe of and might have you reconsidering your own appreciation of luck.
Searing, truthful and compassionate. Louise Thompson might count herself Lucky but we are the lucky ones to have this book. (Elizabeth Day)
Amazing. I cried so much. It's a really important and gorgeous book that Louise has poured her heart into. (Giovanna Fletcher)
All stars
Most relevant
Louise. What to say? I cannot imagine the pain, physical and mental, you endured. It is mind blowing.
Being someone who struggles at time with anxiety and depression, although mine pales in comparison!!, I am in awe at f your strength and determination.
So well written, and spoken as the narrator, I was help captive by your story right from the beginning.

Awe inspiring

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Written and spoken beautifully. I’ll remember this book for the rest of my life. A must read for anyone who wishes to have children one day. An extraordinary series of events but even more tremendous is Louise’s processing of her experiences. Listened to this within 24 hours. It’s categorically imperative that birth stories like this are supported so that positive change can be made.

Frank yet inspirational

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Her story is incredible. I love that she narrated it! Made me feel all sorts of ways.

Love love love

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Narration was bad. I don’t want to say monotonous, but…. I could not finish. Maybe I’ll get the print version.

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