A Manchester Arena bombing survivor talked about his climb of Mount Kilimanjaro at a special Nantwich bookshop event, which took place earlier this month.

Martin Hibbert discussed his book 'Top of the World: Surviving the Manchester Bombing to Scale Kilimanjaro in a Wheelchair' at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge, High Street, on Thursday 2 May.

Martin and his daughter, Eve, were left with life-changing injuries as a result of the Manchester Arena bomb on 22 May 2017. They were the closest people to the bomber to survive.

Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge, High Street, celebrated two decades in business last year (Jonathan White).

After two separate courses of radical NeuroPhysics Therapy in Australia, Martin, who had been left paralysed from the belly button down, regained movement in his legs and was able to stand in his callipers.

Martin is the vice chairman of the Spinal Injuries Association and is also involved in seeking justice for those affected by the Manchester Arena bombing.

Determined to make a difference Martin took on the ultimate challenge, scaling Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair, becoming the second paraplegic to do so, and raising a million pounds for charity.

Reaching the summit, on 13 June 2022, Martin, who was the closest person to the bomber to survive, said, 'I've often wondered why I was saved. Now I know why. It was for this moment.'

Denise Lawson, of Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge, said: "It was a very special author event with the phenomenal Martin Hibbert. An emotional yet uplifting and incredibly motivating night.

Martin Hibbert is the vice chairman of the Spinal Injuries Association and is also involved in seeking justice for those affected by the Manchester Arena bombing (Jonathan White).

"The applause alone spoke volumes. Martin, we are proud to stock your book, your story needs to be heard and the great work you continue to do is just inspirational."

To purchase 'Top of the World: Surviving the Manchester Bombing to Scale Kilimanjaro in a Wheelchair' please visit Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

You can contact Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge. via phone on: 01270 611665, emailing: [email protected], or visiting the website HERE.

Future Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge events include:

• Wednesday 22 May: An evening with Barry & Alex Godfrey, co-authors of 'The Criminal Classes. They compare real life criminals with fictional accounts & show which groups have historically been targeted as the criminal classes. Tickets are £20 for a single & £25 for a double, including a copy of the book & arrival drink
• Tuesday 18 June: An evening with Charles Cordell. His next title The Keys of Hell and Death Divided Kingdom book #2 publishing 4 June. The novel continues the 'bloody saga' of the English Civil War, in 1643. Tickets £12 per person, including a copy of the book & arrival drink
• Wednesday 3 July: Multi-million bestselling author Adele Parks joining us on a tour for the launch of her new book, publishing in July. Tickets are £15 including a copy of the latest hardback. More details to follow.
• Wednesday 24 July: A fascinating evening with authors Nadine Akkerman & Pete Langman who together, provide a fascinating exploration of the devious tricks & ingenious tools used by early modern spies from ciphers to counterfeiting, invisible inks to assassination. Tickets £20 single & £25 for a double, to include a copy of the hardback & arrival drink
• Friday 9 August: An evening with Professor Anthony Bale, who brings history alive in his book 'A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages.' Using previously untranslated, contemporary accounts from as far & wide as Turkey, Iceland, Armenia, North Africa & Russia, the book offers the reader a vivid & unforgettable insight into how medieval people understood their world. Tickets £15 for a single/ £20 for a double, including a copy of the book & arrival drink
• Tuesday 20 August: An evening with Daniel Aubrey chatting about his debut novel, 'Dark Island'. Set in Midwinter, where only 6 hours of daylight interrupt the darkness over Orkney, this atmospheric thriller has lots of twists and turns! Tickets £12 for a single/ £15 double, including a copy of the book & arrival drink

Martin Hibbert discussed his book 'Top of the World: Surviving the Manchester Bombing to Scale Kilimanjaro in a Wheelchair' at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge, High Street, on Thursday 2 May (Jonathan White).

Please call 01270 611665 or email [email protected] to book your place.