Five Steps to Happy

An inspiring, life-enhancing novel that will make you see your life differently....

In May 2016, magazine journalist Ella Dove was out jogging with her sister when she tripped and fell. Ella had fallen in such a way that her knee had dislocated and she also had a severe fracture. The combination of these injuries cut off the blood supply to her foot. The devastating result was the amputation of her right leg below the knee, five days after her fall. Life as she knew it was changed forever, but through determination, resilience and a positive attitude, she transformed unimaginable difficulty into an opportunity to grow and inspire others.

Five Steps to Happy is a novel inspired by Ella's life story about a struggling actress, Heidi, whose life changes in an instant in a devastating accident. We learn how one unexpected moment can change the direction of your life - sometimes even for the better. Through her characters and their quest for happiness we learn the true value of resilience, humour and strength in the face of trauma.