No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling And in Life - Couverture souple

Maynard, Kyle

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1596980109 ISBN 13 : 9781596980105

Editeur : Regnery, 2006

Synopsis

He was born a congenital amputee, his arms ending at his elbows and his legs at his knees. But that didn’t stop Kyle Maynard from becoming a champion, on the wrestling mat and in his life.

No Excuses is the inspiring story of Kyle’s battle against the odds. You’ll learn about the family who supported him, the coach who trained him, and the faith that strengthened him to face the toughest fights.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Kyle Maynard was born in 1986 with a rare disorder called congenital amputation. He has no forearms, shortened legs, and stands only four feet tall. Yet Kyle has learned to live a full and active life. Besides dealing with everyday challenges, he is an excellent student, has impeccable handwriting, and can type fifty words a minute. A competitor to the core, Kyle was determined to succeed as an athlete. Through hard work, the support of his family, and a coach who designed new wrestling moves like the "jawbreaker" and "buzz saw," Kyle became one of the top high school wrestlers in the state of Georgia. In 2005, he broke the world record in the modified bench press by lifting 360 pounds, three times his body weight. Kyle is the 2004 ESPY Award Winner (Best Athlete with a Disability) and a recipient of the President's Award for the Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. He is currently a student at the University of Georgia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Regnery
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1596980109
• ISBN 13: 9781596980105
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 243
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible