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Head Over Heels

A powerful story of tragedy, triumph and romance, Sam and Jenny Bailey’s book 'Head Over Heels’ was published in April of 2006 by ABC Books/Harper Collins and is now a best seller.

It chronicles Sam’s life from a childhood on the family farm in North West NSW, through the trauma of suffering a spinal cord injury in a car accident, to rebuilding an extraordinary life as a farmer, finding love and inspiring others.

Be prepared to laugh, cry and change the way you view your own life. Head Over Heels is particularly highly recommended for young adults, teenagers and even children from eight years upwards.

Sam and Jenny are currently writing their second book “You Don’t Need Wings to Fly”, which will also be published by ABC Books/Harper Collins.

"....this morning I was two hours late for work (self-employed don't worry!) because I could not leave the house until I finished your inspirational book."

And, "Well, my kids are starving, they've gone off to school in un-ironed uniforms, the dogs are neglected, the flowers are all dying, haven't talked to my husband for days.....all because I've been reading your book!"

Readers of 'Head Over Heels'

As a recent high school graduate and a ridiculously fussy reader, I stumbled across your book in our bookshelf (I was supposed to be cleaning my room!!). Your humble determination and courage in overcoming adversity is truly inspirational in conquering all of life's problems - great and small. The book was that great I even took it to schoolies week!

Melanie McKinnis

I have just checked in the front of my copy of Head Over Heels in which I put a tally mark in the front cover - 136 times since 2006, my personal best time wise is 4 hours. In other words your book is the best book that I have (I have over 1000 books) and you need to write another one. Good luck and well done - your book is an inspiration to all.

Emma Rice

Get your copy of "Head Over Heels"

Get in touch with us if you would like a personally signed paperback copy of Head Over Heels for you, a family member or someone you know who is looking for inspiration.

Head Over Heels is also available as an eBook from Booktopia or as an Audiobook on Audible or wherever you access your audio books.

Sam talking to school kids

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Sam Bailey suffered a spinal injury in a car accident while jakerooing in the Northern Territory at 19-years-old , leaving him a C6/C7 quadriplegic.
Hi is paralysed from the chest down with only limited use of his arms and hands and can't regulate his body temperature. He has lost bowel and bladder control and part of his lung capacity.
He has overcome those challenges to become a farmer, ultralight pilot, public speaker and best selling author of the book Head Over Heels which he co-wrote with his wife, former ABC Rural Reporter, Jenny Black.

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Sam Bailey suffered a spinal injury in a car accident while jakerooing in the Northern Territory at 19-years-old , leaving him a C6/C7 quadriplegic.
Hi is paralysed from the chest down with only limited use of his arms and hands and can't regulate his body temperature. He has lost bowel and bladder control and part of his lung capacity.
He has overcome those challenges to become a farmer, ultralight pilot, public speaker and best selling author of the book Head Over Heels which he co-wrote with his wife, former ABC Rural Reporter, Jenny Black.
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You don't need wings to fly...
You just need a whole lot of grit!