Touching Distance
$47.58
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2013
Summary
Double Olympic gold-medal winner, James Cracknell. His story before and after his life-changing accident.
In October 2011 James Cracknell, two-time Olympic gold-medal rower and one of the greatest endurance athletes the world has ever known, suffered a seizure at home as his young son looked on in horror. A man who had known no limits, a man who had practically achieved the impossible, was now struggling to master life’s simple challenges.
A year earlier, as James undertook ye…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099579687 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0099579685 |
| Author: | James Cracknell, Beverley Turner |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Arrow Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2013 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
An inspirational, powerful account from an incredible bloke with guts and determination.
An inspirational, powerful account from an incredible bloke with guts and determination. * Sir Bradley Wiggins *
James is a modern-day Hercules. Every day brings a new challenge. * Clare Balding *
A remarkable portrait of love, loyalty and determination - from both sides of a marriage. * Daily Mail *
A rower’s extraordinary story is movingly told. * Daily Telegraph *
It is a deeply honest, compelling account. * Sun *
The couple write with an unflinching candour that is, by turn, comic and deeply moving. * Hello! *
About The Author
James Cracknell
James Cracknell, OBE, is a world record holder and double Olympic gold medalist. Since retiring from “mucking about in boats” (as he puts it), James has distinguished himself as a powerful endurance athlete. When not crossing oceans and continents, he writes for the Daily Telegraph, is in demand as an entertaining corporate speaker, and is an ambassador for Karrimor and BMW. His wife, Beverley Turner, is a writer and broadcaster. Together they have three children.
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