Iron Will
an amputee's journey to athletic excellence
$60.86
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
4 August 2025
Summary
Iron Will: From Homelessness to IRONMAN Champion
The inspiring story of the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to conquer the IRONMAN.
Roderick Sewell II was born without tibias in both legs. Before he turned two, his mother, Marian, made the difficult decision to amputate his legs, enabling him to play and explore like any other child. However, when Marian struggled to afford the necessary prosthetics, she made another sacrifice: leaving her job to secu…
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: | 4 August 2025 |
| 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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