I started and finished this book in one sitting I was captivated by this incredible memoir that shared the story of Ellidy, Minnie and ofcourse the story of Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin in life and in death, I’ve never felt this before about someone I’ve never met but I’m in awe of the human he was and the lives he touched and just the way he lived his life. it was the first time I felt that anything was added that was not along the line of what a "good bloke/life of the wedding" he was an individual.

I listen to Ellidy (and Chloe’s podcast) so I know what a wrench this was to record but Ellidy, thank you for persevering. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The strength that you have is truly INCREDIBLE, I know it can’t always be easy but I truly believe your story will help so many people in all different walks of life.

I haven’t lost a partner, but losing my mum in 2020 at the start of covid has left a massive hole in my heart, so i felt i could resonate with El with the passing of her dad. I get that the story is tragic but felt that it was poorly written and really gave me almost no insight or feeling for both the author and Chumpy Pullin. I am a VERY slow reader but this story had my heart hooked from the get go, I finished it in 2 days. I’ve followed Ellidy’s heartbreakingly beautiful story from the start and also have listened religiously to the Darling, Shine!

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I feel like I can’t give a star rating because it feels like I’m judging someone’s life and experiences. Heartstrong is just such an unforgettable book about love, joy, loss, grief, hope and finding a way to keep going in the darkest of times.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. This story has truly truly touched my soul and I don’t think I’ll be forgetting what I’ve read any time soon. The author and her partner have quite a following of people who wanted to know their story and I imagine this to be the reason for the high ratings. Towards the end of the book, there was a letter that the author's mum had written where she talks about what a passionate environmentalist he was.