No Excuses The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling And in Life (Paperback)
| Author: Kyle Maynard |
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Perseus Distribution Services
ISBN-10: 1596980109
ISBN-13: 9781596980105
Sku: 202706714
Publish Date: 4/10/2007
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 9H x 5.75L x 0.75T
Pages:
243
Age Range:
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| Born without arms or legs below his elbows and knees, Kyle Maynard excels as a champion athlete, inspirational speaker, college student, and male model. "No Excuses" is his inspirational autobiography. |
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An inspirational portrait of a winner of the ESPY Award for Best Athlete with a Disability recounts how he overcame a rare disorder through which he was born without full arms and legs, describes his ties to his faith and extended family, and remembers his achievements as a football lineman and state champion wrestler. Reprint.A congenital amputee shares his remarkable and inspirational story of overcoming physical and mental barriers to become an athlete and an inspirational speaker who has appeared on the Larry King and Howard Stern shows. |
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In this inspiring memoir, Kyle Maynard, who was born without hands, forearms, or feet due to a rare disorder called congenital amputation, tells of a life guided by one principle: "No Excuses." Growing up, Kyle was determined to live life on his terms, and he found ways to meet everyday challenges such as eating and typing. In high school, he tried out for the football and wrestling teams, making both and excelling in competition. He also took up weightlifting, and set a record for the bench press. In NO EXCUSES, Kyle recalls the people who stood by him, especially his parents and a terrific coach, and writes of the strong faith that got him through. In NO EXCUSES, Kyle provides a 13-point guide to living a no-excuse life, as well as his own diet and exercise regimen.
In this inspiring memoir, Kyle Maynard, who was born without hands, forearms, or feet due to a rare disorder called congenital amputation, tells of a life guided by one principle: "No Excuses." Growing up, Kyle was determined to live life on his terms, and he found ways to meet everyday challenges such as eating and typing. In high school, he tried out for the football and wrestling teams, making both and excelling in competition. He also took up weightlifting, and set a record for the bench press. In NO EXCUSES, Kyle recalls the people who stood by him, especially his parents and a terrific coach, and writes of the strong faith that got him through. In NO EXCUSES, Kyle provides a 13-point guide to living a no-excuse life, as well as his own diet and exercise regimen.
