In Conversation with Emma Carey The Girl Who Fell From the Sky
Tuesday 6 September, 6:30pm
Verity Lane Market
50 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601
Presented by Paperchain Bookstore
When Emma Carey was 20 years old, she fell from 15,000 feet while skydiving and survived. The accident left her with a broken L1, pelvis, and a spinal cord injury. She was, unsurprisingly, told she would never walk again.
Now, she is ready to tell her story of how, through what could be considered one of her greatest tragedies, she found her truest self. From her early days in the hospital, to learning how to regain the use of her legs, the six-year long court case and now being finally free to make the most of her life, Emma teaches us the importance of courage and resilience.
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky is more than a memoir, it’s a call to action that reminds us to not take our lives and abilities for granted.
“Emma Carey is a powerhouse. This book will change a lot of perceptions of what you think it’s like to live with a disability.”
“I love this woman’s outlook and her attitude. She’s formidable and indomitable, but in a totally sunny and loveable way. Thank you Em, for sharing your story with the world. It helps all of us”
Emma Carey is an artist, speaker and aspiring writer from Canberra. After following her love for travel and adventure around the world, she found herself in Switzerland where an unexpected near death experience completely altered her life. Following the turbulence and transformation of her accident, she has been on a mission to share her unique story in hopes to inspire and enhance the lives of those around her. Writing has been a huge passion for Emma since she was young, and writing a book whether it be fiction or non-fiction has always been a lifelong goal.
After her accident, she started writing diary entries to document what she was experiencing and began sharing some snippets of those thoughts and musing on her Instagram page (@em_carey) where she now has over 160 thousand loyal followers from around the world. Emma now resides on the Gold Coast where she moved to create a fresh life for herself and spends her days drawing, writing, swimming, spending time with her people and soaking up her second chance at life.