“This is an extraordinary story, a fascinating account of Matthew’s recovery from a near-death experience and the different perspective and insights this has given.”

Nicky Gumbel, Pioneer of Alpha

Second Chance

Matthew Kimpton-Smith

Would you like to make the most of every moment of your life?

Every day is exciting, life is amazing, but the possibility of dying unexpectedly poses big questions. After a cardiac arrest whilst cycling, a lengthy recovery from brain injury and being forced to stop, Matthew explores the opportunities and challenges of both life and death.

Matthew Kimpton-Smith

Matthew Kimpton-Smith is married to Sam and they have four children. As a Christian entrepreneur he is responsible for a family business, Cygnet Group, which owns engineering businesses that predominantly export their products globally and manufacture in the UK.

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I had a death experience

I was out on a 70 miles cycle ride with a local group. On the way back I was later told I simply keeled over sideways on my bike. My heart had stopped, I’d had a cardiac arrest.

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