One More Step: My Story of Living with Cerebral Palsy, Climbing Kilimanjaro, and Surviving the Hardest Race on Earth
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062295608 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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He lives in Laguna Beach, California.Neal Bascomb is a former international journalist and the award-winning author of six bestselling books, including The Perfect Mile and Hunting Eichmann.. Bonner Paddock is a successful business executive and the founder of the OM Foundation® (OMF), serving the needs of children with all types of disabilities
Bonner Paddock is an inspiration to everyone.” (Nolan Ryan, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher)“Bonner Paddock’s story of training for these events and the mind-boggling pain he endured to achieve his goals will have readers crying and cheering all the way to the finish line. Through it all, Bonner Paddock keeps going, and takes all of us along with him.” (Jay Bilas, ESPN basketball analyst and author of the New York Times bestseller Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court)“Bonner Paddock’s One More Step is the triumphant story of a man who accomplishes the impossible. His story is beyond inspiring, and he personifies what true toughness and heart are all about. An emotion- and ac
"An Amazing Story of An Amazing Man!" according to John W. Quinn. At first glance, you might think One More Step is about climbing mountains or competing in triathlons. You might even think that Bonner Paddock's book is about living with cerebral palsy. Yes, One More Step is about these things - but it's more than that. Much more. At its core, this remarkable book is about acceptance, letting go of resentment, and love. There's something in its pages for everyone to enjoy.Written in an easy, conversational style, I read t. Cheryl said Completely candid, honest and insightful book. Bonner's journey is simply amazing to follow. The drive and determination he has is so inspirational. The struggles he faces within himself and the courage he has (and gives others) is profound. Truly shows what One Man can do. Christi MacNee said Bonner's words will help you rethink the word "impossible.". Learning about the various aspects of Cerebral Palsy and how it affects each person differently, was truly an eye-opener. As Bonner takes you with him through his extraordinary accomplishments, you will feel yourself beside him, cheering him on. But he also let's you step inside of his heart and spirit as he describes the intimate, humanistic, emotional aspects of his personal struggles -- which eventually become victories. The steps that lead there make th
Thousands have done each individually. But the sudden death of a friend’s young son who also suffered from CP forced Bonner to reevaluate his life. Bonner is the first person with cerebral palsy to do both.Diagnosed in his youth, Bonner swore he wouldn’t let this neurological disorder limit him, and for twenty-nine years he guarded the truth about his health. Infused with his irresistible charisma, courage, and heart, illustrated with 16 pages of color photos, One More Step shows us that we can all conquer our own challenges and embrace every moment life has to offer.. An athlete, adventurer, and philanthropist, Bonner is today no longer defined by his limits, but by the moments that pushed him past them. Four years later, he earned the elite triathlete title, Kona Ironman. No longer would he be content striving for normal. Instead he would live life to its fullest, pursuing one breathtaking experience at a time—while raising money for special needs childre