No Barriers (The Young Adult Adaptation): A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon
Publishing Details
No Barriers (The Young Adult Adaptation): A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon
By (Author) Erik Weihenmayer
By (author) Buddy Levy
St Martin's Press
Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
27th August 2019
United States
Classifications
Young Adult
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Swimming and boat, paddle and other water
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and spec
797.1224092
Physical Properties
224
Width 135mm, Height 208mm
Description
Erik Weihenmayer has a long history of turning obstacles into adventures. Born with a rare condition that blinded him as a teenager, he never let his diagnosis hold him back from a full life. As an athlete, explorer, speaker and activist, he has opened the eyes of people around the world to what's possible. In 2001, he became the first blind man to climb Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. In 2005, he co-founded his nonprofit organization, No Barriers, to empower others to overcome adversity and achieve their biggest goals. This special edition of No Barriers introduces kids to the incredible true story of Erik's most terrifying journey: solo kayaking the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon. Erik and his friends form a courageous crew to do battle with some of the harshest elements nature has to offer. Along the course of Erik's journey, he meets other trailblazers: adventurers, scientists, artists, and activists who show Erik the way forward and teach him the meaning of NO BARRIERS-"What's Within You is Stronger Than What's in Your Way."
Reviews
"A wonderful tribute to the greatness of the human spirit." --Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
"No Barriers is amazing. Erik's story is an inspiration to all of us." --Mark Burnett, TV producer
"A shining testament...Weihenmayer's powers of discernment are acute, startling, and deeply inspirational." --Kevin Fedarko, New York Times bestselling author of The Emerald Mile
Author Bio
Erik Weihenmayer is an athlete, adventurer, motivational speaker, and the bestselling author of Touch the Top of the World and The Adversity Advantage. He co-founded No Barriers USA, which empowers people to break through barriers. Erik lives in Colorado. Buddy Levy is an author, educator, journalist and speaker. His books include American Legend, Conquistador, River of Darkness and Geronimo. He is a Clinical Professor of English at Washington State University. He lives in Idaho.
