Falling Down To Find Myself

Book excerpt: Jump into the action-packed life of a Hollywood stuntman—and discover how to find your own success and happiness. ​Stuntman Kevin Cassidy offers a rarefied glimpse into his life as a Hollywood performer and how he overcame personal hardships to reach success both professionally and personally. Cassidy shares not only exciting details from behind-the-scenes on some of the biggest movie sets in recent memory—such as The Dark Knight Rises andmultiple Spider-Man films—but also a compelling depiction of the real ups and downs of a career full of physically demanding, contract-based work. Cassidy’s perpetual pragmatism, humor, and strong sense of personal identity have allowed him to live boldly and triumph in the face of adversity. Born with a cleft palate and battling a speech impediment through his youth, Cassidy encountered relentless bullying growing up, but he cultivated his own positive view on dealing with difficult situations—and people. Now, his powerful life philosophy can help you • build confidence during your life’s journey, • learn how to mentally persevere through tough times, • discover the importance of Who you are versus What you are, and • look deeper to find meaning, purpose, and happiness. This entertaining memoir is more than just a peek behind the Tinseltown curtain. It’s an engaging guide to living happier and making a real difference in the world.