Iron Will
an amputee's journey to athletic excellence
$59.83
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
1 January 1970
Summary
The story of the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to become an IRONMAN champion.
Roderick Sewell II was born without the tibia in both of his legs. Before he turned two years old, his mother, Marian, made the tough choice to have his legs amputated so that he could continue wrestling with his cousins and climbing his grandmother’s good furniture. But when Marian’s modest income couldn’t cover the prosthetics Roderick needed to attend school, she made another imp…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781538741566 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1538741563 |
| Author: | Roderick Sewell |
| Publisher: | Legacy Lit |
| Imprint: | Legacy Lit |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 1970 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 145mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
“Stirring, straightforward, and occasionally tear-jerking, this athletic underdog story is about as uplifting as it gets.” –Publishers Weekly“This optimistic and heartfelt story will appeal to readers interested in learning about the mindset of a world-class athlete who embraced his identity and learned to face adversity as if it was simply another day.”–Booklist
About The Author
Roderick Sewell
Roderick Sewell is a Paralympic athlete and motivational speaker. He was a swimmer who represented Team USA on three national teams and is an Ambassador for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. In 2019, he became the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He holds a bachelor’s degree from University of Northern Alabama, and is mentor and swim coach.
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