My Next BreathMy Next Breath
What it's about
On New Year's Day 2023, the actor Jeremy Renner, known for the Avengers and The Hurt Locker, was crushed by his own seven-ton snowcat outside his Lake Tahoe home while trying to save his nephew. He broke more than thirty bones and nearly died. He tells the story of the accident, his recovery and what he learned about family and endurance.
Why it's worth reading
It spent months on the New York Times lists and was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It's an inspiring story of survival and will.
You'll love it if you liked
Lucky Man
Open
When Breath Becomes AirGood to know
The accident is described in vivid detail.
By the numbers
- Readers62 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller44 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz16 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #182 of the 290 memoirs and biographies we rank
- #222 of the 481 new books we rank
- #1246 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
True story
If you like this, read next
I'm Glad My Mom Died
King: A Life
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
Things in Nature Merely Grow
Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice
Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for JusticeExplore the best-of lists
All 36 best-of lists →
Quick answers
Is My Next Breath worth reading?
Yes. It spent months on the New York Times lists and was a Goodreads Choice finalist. It ranks #1,246 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 70.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is My Next Breath about?
On New Year's Day 2023, the actor Jeremy Renner, known for the Avengers and The Hurt Locker, was crushed by his own seven-ton snowcat outside his Lake Tahoe home while trying to save his nephew. He broke more than thirty bones and nearly died. He tells the story of the accident, his recovery and what he learned about family and endurance.
How long does it take to read My Next Breath?
About 6 hours (224 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after My Next Breath?
If you liked it, try Lucky Man by Michael J. Fox, Open by Andre Agassi or When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.