In Conversation With Christian Lewis

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Join ex-paratrooper Chris Lewis at Liskeard Library on March 27th for an inspiring talk, Q&A, and book signing about his epic adventure!

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In Conversation With Christian LewisChristian Lewis is an ex-paratrooper, adventurer, charity fundraiser, parent and two-time Sunday Times Bestselling author. Join him for an entertaining, heartwarming and inspiring evening as he shares stories and reflections about his incredible journey. Chris will also be sharing exciting news about the family's next big adventure! The event will be a talk, Q&A and book signing and will take place at Liskeard LibraryThe event will include:<ul><li>A talk from Chris about his journey</li><li>Q&A session</li><li>Book signing</li></ul>Chris Lewis, an ex-paratrooper, had hit rock bottom, suffering with anxiety and depression so severe he would shut himself in his bedroom for weeks. Then, in summer 2017, whilst surfing - his only respite - he cast his eyes along the coast and made an impulsive decision that would change his life.A few days later, on 1st August 2017, with nothing but a broken tent, a borrowed pair of boots and £10 in his pocket, Chris set off to walk the entire UK coastline raising funds for the veterans charity, SSAFA. He had no idea how long it would take him or if it was even possible. What followed was the adventure of a lifetime which turned his life around. He adopted his beloved dog, Jet, nine months into the journey who became his devoted companion. He faced serious challenges along the way battling hunger, injury (he had to pull his own tooth out with a rabbit snare), extreme weather conditions and incredibly challenging terrain in the most remote corners of the UK. He spent three months on the uninhabited island of Hildasay with no fresh water, food or electricity. It was in these wildest landscapes that he found happiness, pride and self-respect. Soon after, his life was to take an unexpected turn once again when he met Kate, a fellow adventurer, at the bottom of a cliff. Kate packed in her former life to join him on the walk full-time and the couple then welcomed their baby son, Magnus along the way. Undeterred, they continued with their newborn baby in tow and finished the walk in July 2023 with an army of followers crossing the line behind them having raised over £500,000 for charity. By the end of his walk, Chris had gained more than he could ever have imagined possible.Chris's story is a brutal and beautiful true story of depression, survival, finding hope, happiness and the meaning of home. Chris and his family are now getting ready to embark on their next big adventure!