SOAR - LEARNING TO FLY WITH A BROKEN WING

At three years old, Carl Morris contracted meningitis and woke from a five-day coma to discover he was deaf. SOAR tells his incredible story, from being written off as a child to becoming the youngest ever World 8-Ball Pool Champion, as well as his feats away from the table - making North Pole history, a dramatic escape in Johannesburg, and more.

With the unwavering support of his parents, extraordinary determination and a healthy disregard for the word 'impossible', the little boy who struggled to understand his changed world grew into a man whose achievements would defy every expectation.

Aged twenty-one, Carl wrote his name in sporting history as the youngest ever World 8-Ball Pool Champion. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. From his Everest excursion and a groundbreaking achievement as the first deaf person to trek the North Pole, to the joys and challenges of swapping pool for parenthood, Carl’s journey has been equal parts inspiring and unpredictable.

Yet behind the trophies and triumphs lies a deeply personal story. One of prejudice, heartbreak, laughter, love and the daily challenges of being deaf in a world where sound is everywhere. It’s a tale about the importance of a helping hand - from the stranger who changed Carl’s life, to how his own adventures helped raise over £1 million for charity.

Told with remarkable honesty, warmth and Carl's unmistakable, often unexpected humour, SOAR is both deeply personal and universal. It’s a memoir for pool fans, parents, people with disabilities, budding adventurers, and everyone in between.

Above all, this memoir serves as a reminder that life may give you a broken wing, but you can still find a way to fly.

Publisher - Carl Morris

Language - English

Perfect Bound

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Author

Carl Morris

Carl Morris

Published Date - 2026-08-01

ISBN - 9781066737703

Dimensions - 21.0 x 14.8 x 2.3 cm

Page Count - 400