No Excuses

Synopsis

From the Book Jacket: 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. 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.

Copyright:

2005

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

233 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780895260116

Publisher:

N/A

Date of Addition:

03/02/06

Copyrighted By:

Kyle Maynard

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports, Teens, Disability-Related, Biographies and Memoirs, Parenting and Family, Religion and Spirituality

Submitted By:

Shelley L. Rhodes

Proofread By:

cheryl fogle

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.