Evanna Lynch Instagram – Just finished @davidholmes83 memoir and wanted to give it some love! 📖♥️
David was always so inclusive and friendly to everyone on the Harry Potter sets back in the day, which meant a lot to a newbie like me joining a well established family. He was a constant positive presence until the day he broke his neck performing a stunt and was paralysed from the chest down, so I was very intrigued to read an in-depth account of his physical and spiritual journey to heal. 💛
I’ve been fascinated by dancers and gymnasts my whole life, imagining that having that kind of power and capability in your body must feel like complete freedom 🤸 This book was such an interesting journey for following someone who could do pretty much anything with their body, to suddenly being so dependent on others to fulfil the most basic and personal functions. Having known him as a tirelessly positive person at the height of his profession, I was so surprised to learn how many demons David was running from that he used to propel him to accomplish incredible feats, and which he was then forced to confront when his life changed utterly. There were many parts that were difficult to read, such as the insight into the brutal machismo attitude that pervades much of the stunt world and the latter chapters where David was railing against his circumstances by turning to more destructive outlets, but I think the story is all the better for exposing the most painful and humbling aspects of his journey. It was also very funny, intimate and colourful, and ultimately brimming with love for humanity. It’s given me a much deeper appreciation for the work of stunt performers in film & tv, and for the importance of developing a spiritual life outside of the talents and passions we heavily identify with.
Congrats @davidholmes83 for your strength and vulnerability in writing this and please don’t ever stop sharing your stories!! ♥️♥️♥️ | Posted on 29/Nov/2024 20:46:50
