What Makes Us Stronger

'Freya Lewis is extraordinary' Katie Piper
'A love letter to the NHS' Lorraine Kelly
'A poignant story of courage and pain but, most of all, it is a striking testament to friendship.' Daily Express
'A candid account of the terrorist attack and the effect it has had on her life.' The i
'An unflinching story of grief, survival and love' YOU Magazine


The Manchester Arena attack nearly destroyed her.


Love and courage saved her.

Freya Lewis was just three metres away from the terrorist who detonated the bomb at the Manchester arena on the night of 22nd May 2017.

Her best friend Nell was tragically killed, but Freya - thrown forwards by the blast - somehow survived. She suffered 29 separate injuries, was in a coma for five days, and wheelchair-bound for three months.

Yet just 12 months later, she was on her feet, running the Junior Great Manchester Run and raising £60,000 for the hospital that saved her. From her darkest moment, she found the determination to live life to the fullest, for herself, and for those who lost their lives.

This is Freya's courageous story. But it is also the story of the amazing community that surrounded her, uplifted her, and ultimately saved her life.

What Makes Us Stronger is a testament to the power of hope and positivity.

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What Makes Us Stronger

'Freya Lewis is extraordinary' Katie Piper
'A love letter to the NHS' Lorraine Kelly
'A poignant story of courage and pain but, most of all, it is a striking testament to friendship.' Daily Express
'A candid account of the terrorist attack and the effect it has had on her life.' The i
'An unflinching story of grief, survival and love' YOU Magazine


The Manchester Arena attack nearly destroyed her.


Love and courage saved her.

Freya Lewis was just three metres away from the terrorist who detonated the bomb at the Manchester arena on the night of 22nd May 2017.

Her best friend Nell was tragically killed, but Freya - thrown forwards by the blast - somehow survived. She suffered 29 separate injuries, was in a coma for five days, and wheelchair-bound for three months.

Yet just 12 months later, she was on her feet, running the Junior Great Manchester Run and raising £60,000 for the hospital that saved her. From her darkest moment, she found the determination to live life to the fullest, for herself, and for those who lost their lives.

This is Freya's courageous story. But it is also the story of the amazing community that surrounded her, uplifted her, and ultimately saved her life.

What Makes Us Stronger is a testament to the power of hope and positivity.

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Overview

'Freya Lewis is extraordinary' Katie Piper
'A love letter to the NHS' Lorraine Kelly
'A poignant story of courage and pain but, most of all, it is a striking testament to friendship.' Daily Express
'A candid account of the terrorist attack and the effect it has had on her life.' The i
'An unflinching story of grief, survival and love' YOU Magazine


The Manchester Arena attack nearly destroyed her.


Love and courage saved her.

Freya Lewis was just three metres away from the terrorist who detonated the bomb at the Manchester arena on the night of 22nd May 2017.

Her best friend Nell was tragically killed, but Freya - thrown forwards by the blast - somehow survived. She suffered 29 separate injuries, was in a coma for five days, and wheelchair-bound for three months.

Yet just 12 months later, she was on her feet, running the Junior Great Manchester Run and raising £60,000 for the hospital that saved her. From her darkest moment, she found the determination to live life to the fullest, for herself, and for those who lost their lives.

This is Freya's courageous story. But it is also the story of the amazing community that surrounded her, uplifted her, and ultimately saved her life.

What Makes Us Stronger is a testament to the power of hope and positivity.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781841883496
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Publication date: 05/07/2020
Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format: eBook
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Since 2017 Freya and her family have raised £60,000 for the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where she was treated. In recognition, Freya received the 2018 NHS Hero Young Fundraiser Award and the Amplifon awards for Young Hero and Overall Hero.
In her capacity as an ambassador for the High Sheriff of Manchester she speaks at events about the importance of seeking help for mental health issues.
Freya lives in a small village in Cheshire with her Mum, Dad and older sister, Georgia. She hopes to be accepted into a Drama or Theatre College, to help her achieve her goal of becoming an actress.

Table of Contents

Prologue 1

Part 1

1 News 7

2 Music 12

3 Fall-out 16

4 Nell 24

5 Kindness 29

6 Scraps of Normality 36

7 Two Steps Forward 44

8 A Visitor 52

9 One Last Time 61

10 Guilt 64

11 The Concert 71

12 Hair 79

13 The Antidote to Anger 86

Part 2

14 Start Talking 101

15 Brave 119

16 Dad's Story 121

17 Mum's Story 126

18 Operation Wheelchair 136

19 Ups and Downs 145

20 Food 150

21 Eyes on the Prize 154

22 Progress 163

23 Positive Vibes 169

24 Time to Go Home 176

Part 3

25 Bed 185

26 Tough Love 190

27 With the Good Comes the Bad 198

28 Therapy 201

29 Shopping 208

30 Stumbling Block 212

31 Dedication 215

32 Back to School 222

33 Love 228

34 Getting on with it 235

35 Giving Back 241

36 A Surprise 250

37 A Show of Strength 261

38 Remembering 266

39 With Both Hands 271

40 What Makes Us Stronger 278

A Poem for Nell 285

Acknowledgements 287

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