About James

Exercise and fitness were a central part of James Osborne's life throughout his adult years, offering him a place of refuge, solace, camaraderie, and hard work. James gave his all when running, skiing, cycling, rowing, or participating in various court sports. The workout and competition always brought him great joy and fulfillment...until June 2007. 

Catastrophically, James was in a cycling accident and sustained a spinal cord injury that rendered him permanently disabled. As a result, his position in technology changed. And he no longer felt like an athlete. James has been relentless in his will to recover, harnessing all of his faculties to battle this condition. 

Remarkably, he has regained many aspects of the functions he lost while coming to grips with this new normal. Today, he lives independently, with minimal assistance. Although his physical body significantly changed, his will to recover has allowed his body to recalibrate. He has devoted countless hours to rebuilding himself, conquering enormous obstacles with grit, determination, positive thinking, and resilience. 

James has found life meaning again, and his healing message can help others. He has spoken in person at several medical conferences and on the radio, sharing his unusual and rare recovery story. His first book, ​Will Your Way Back, chronicles his remarkable story that will inspire and give hope to anyone facing life's adversity. 

Jamie writes in a conversational tone that is real, authentic, and deeply personal, and, in places, vulnerable. He is totally unfiltered and opens up about many things in his life that have been both tragic and triumphant. 

His first book, Will Your Way Back, chronicles his remarkable story that will inspire and give hope to anyone facing life's adversity.

And he can now exercise again!