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As the Smoke Clears
- Narrated by: Zoe Holohan
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
On 23 July 2018, in the seaside town of Mati in Greece, Zoe Holohan and her husband of four days were enjoying the beginning of their honeymoon. Then disaster struck.
Unprecedented wildfires swept through the area, killing 102 people. Zoe and Brian fled their villa, chased by the flames, running for their lives. Ultimately, Zoe was one of the few survivors from the area, having been miraculously rescued from the boot of a burning car just seconds from death. She suffered severe burns all over her face and body, and her husband Brian lost his life before her eyes.
In this remarkable story, Zoe reveals the emotional journey of grappling with the loss of her true love and partner, as well as her own incredible fight for survival, learning how to walk, talk and use her limbs again, and a future facing PTSD and a heavily scarred body.
As the Smoke Clears is a deeply personal journey through a life-altering year which, at its heart teaches us to seek hope, happiness and sometimes even humour in the most tragic of circumstances.
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- Chelsea Mabey
- 02-09-22
Beautifully sad
This had me weeping, laughing and analysing my own grief. What Zoe went through is heartbreaking but her battle is inspiring
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- Karen Simpkin
- 05-03-21
Breathtaking
I don’t want to be one of those stupid people who say stupid things and yet I don’t have the skills to do this book justice with my inadequate review!
This book is written and narrated beautifully by a simply amazing woman. I literally could not stop listening and marvelling at her courage, loving heart, humour, strength and sheer guts.
Thank you for sharing your truly heartbreaking story and also for your positivity, incredible perspective and hope. I cannot wait to read your next book! xxx
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- John mclaughlin
- 03-03-21
truly amazing and hit home
Having had the pleasure of meeting zoe several times and calling her a friend this book really hits home. My last memory of me and brian is at my stag party where he apologised over a pint and cigar for shooting me in the arse during paintball earlier that day! Brian was an incredible man, generous, humble and one of the nicest human being's i have ever met. This book made me feel every emotion and zoe tells it in an incredible way that celebrates the life of a great man and shows her mental and physical toughness.
John
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- Anonymous User
- 09-03-21
Great Book
loved it found it hard to put down very tough reading near the end I hope Zoe is keeping well I loved that she narrated the book herself it gave the book feeling It is really well written I could imagine all that was happening in my mind as I was listening to her reading it looking forward to the follow up
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- Kim Doherty
- 30-05-21
heartbreakingly sad but also an empowering read
Read by Zoe herself every detail told in such vivid and raw form. my heart breaks for her devastating loss but also rejoices that the live she shared with Brian has been an epic power source to help get face her times yet to come xx thank you for sharing
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- Ian Eastwood
- 17-10-22
courageous lady
i enjoyed listening to Zoes story i felt her pain and sadness while listening .
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- John mcafee
- 12-03-21
Heart felt and from the heart
The depth of true showed the love of two best friends who where devoted togetjet
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- Ms J..
- 06-12-22
very interesting read
Very well narrated, I felt it a very honest account of a extremely sad story. Good luck to you Zoe you deserve everything good to come your way.
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- Simon
- 23-03-24
Highly recommended
Very sad but I insphiring audio book beautifully read Zoe highly recommend this book
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- MT
- 26-03-21
Outstanding
Zoe articulated her story with incredible compo sure and warmth. She managed to capture all emotions from complete sadness to laughter in a commendable manner. Thank you for sharing your true story.
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