Just Don't Fall: A Hilariously True Story of Childhood, Cancer, Amputation, Romantic Yearning, Tr uth, and Olympic Greatness
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (804 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0143118781 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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His wry humor and rich evocation of the people in his life make this an entirely engrossing read, and his storytelling gifts are clear. Bravo for this original voice-the memoir shelves shifted for Frank McCourt, and they will shift once again for Josh Sundquist." -Elizabeth Hyde, author of In the Heart of the Canyon and The Abortionist's Daughter "An absolutely beautiful story of strength, integrity, and passion for life. If I ever find myself wallowing in self-pity, I plan to reach for Josh Sundquist's book." -A.J. It was more than the amazing story-it was the honesty of a voice that s
Five Stars Robert B Good price and fast shipping!. Fabulous story J.C. This is a fascinating and inspiring book once you get into it. (See below.) It is the autobiography of someone who, at nine years old, first has cancer, has to suffer through a year of chemotherapy and has his leg amputated. His is diagnosed with cancer and the family is again thrown into turmoil. Despite the setbacks, Josh discovers a passion for skiing and sets of a goal of competing on the U.S. Paralympic team. From the time he sets that goal to the time he realizes it, his journey is not a straight line. This is the story of his journey.O. A moving portrait of a family and of an individual's determination David Gladwell This is an excellent book, moving and well written. The voice of the 9-year old Sundquist is well caught and adds immediacy to the account. It is also refreshingly honest, for example his observation that while his own childhood cancer became the centre of the world, his mother's seemed somehow peripheral, an acute insight into the relationship between child and parent.I would make three points. This is not primarily a sporting memoir, indeed whilst what Sundquist describes self-deprecatingly as his `lackluster skiing career', provides the na
"Just Don't Fall is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read-not too mention poignant and funny." -A.J. Told in a wide-eyed, often heartbreaking voice, Just Don't Fall is the astounding story of the boy Josh was and of the young man he became-an utterly heroic struggle through numerous hospitalizations and worse to become an award-winning skier in the Paralympics and renowned motivational speaker. What emerges is one of the most fresh and sincere works of inspiration to come along in years.. Jacobs This winning memoir of triumph over tragedy tells a story that has deeply affected thousands of readers. When he was just nine years old, Josh Sundquist was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a virulent cancer strain that eventually claimed his left leg. Read Josh Sundquist's posts on the Penguin Blog