ISBN: 9780895261991 - higher purpose: the heroic story of the first disabled man to conquer everest (26 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. As Tom Whittaker struggled to keep conscious the night of 27 November 1979, his thoughts focused on a singular plea: Please, don't let them take my legs. Earlier that evening, a drunk driver struck Tom's VW van on an isolated, snow-covered road in Idaho and shattered his legs -- and his dreams. When he awoke from emergency surgery, the 31-year-old mountaineer's right leg had been amputated at mid-shin and his right kneecap removed. Devastated, he pondered suicide. Finally it occurred to him: you don't need your lower leg to kayak. Seven months after the accident, Tom hobbled down to the south fork of the Payette River, and began paddling. In the years since then, Tom has not only taken his life back, he's taken his family, his fellow sportsmen, and hundreds of thousands of disabled and able-bodied people to the top of the world. In May 1998, Tom became the first amputee to summit Mount Everest. The climb and his inspirational story, as well as his work on behalf of disabled people around the world, have earned him the recognition as one of America's most courageous heroes.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. As Tom Whittaker struggled to keep conscious the night of 27 November 1979, his thoughts focused on a singular plea: Please, don't let them take my legs. Earlier that evening, a drunk driver struck Tom's VW van on an isolated, snow-covered road in Idaho and shattered his legs -- and his dreams. When he awoke from emergency surgery, the 31-year-old mountaineer's right leg had been amputated at mid-shin and his right kneecap removed. Devastated, he pondered suicide. Finally it occurred to him: you don't need your lower leg to kayak. Seven months after the accident, Tom hobbled down to the south fork of the Payette River, and began paddling. In the years since then, Tom has not only taken his life back, he's taken his family, his fellow sportsmen, and hundreds of thousands of disabled and able-bodied people to the top of the world. In May 1998, Tom became the first amputee to summit Mount Everest. The climb and his inspirational story, as well as his work on behalf of disabled people around the world, have earned him the recognition as one of America's most courageous heroes.…

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. AZ1 - A first edition (complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by Tom Whittaker and inscribed to previous owner on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, some wrinkling on the spine edges, light discoloration and shelf wear. 9.5"x6.5", 278 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.…

Half-Leather. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. First Edition (1st printing). This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing)l.

Hardcover. Condizione: NF. Hardback in Near Fine condition, Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 273 pages. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Edition. Personalized Inscription and signature by Whittaker. A clean tight copy showing very little shelf wear ; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Lifeline Press/Regnery Publishing, 2001. Signed by Author and inscribed to "Anne', on the Title page. Annie's signature on front endpaper. Hard Back First Edition Book and Dust Jacket in Fine Condition. Very clean, spotless, tight & solid volume. Mountaineer Tom Whitaker had his legs crushed in an auto accident on a remote road in Idaho when an out-of-control car crashed into his Volkswagen. His lost his right foot and kneecap. In 1998 he became the first disabled person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. This is an inspiring story of courage, drive, and the power of the spirit. 278 pages. 6.25 x 9.25 inches. Lifeline Press/Regnery Publishing, Washington DC 2001. Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR: "FOR SARAH-KEEP CLIMBING TO YOUR DREAMS.". INSCRIBED & SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Condizione: Used: Like New. SIGNED and inscribed by author. Fine book & jacket.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Higher Purpose: The Heroic Story of the First Disabled Man to Conquer Everest This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

hardcover. 2001 First Edition US. 273pp, Fine in Fine dw, signed by Leo Dickinson on page 150/151 and Greg Child on page 73. Tom Whittaker's story is a testament to courage, drive, and the power of the human spirt. Glacier Books are experienced and professional booksellers. We take pride in offering carefully described books and excellent customer service.…

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Condizione: Sehr gut. 278 pages : illustrations (some color), mit zahlr. farbigen Abbildungen / Fotos, Zustand: geringe Gebrauchs- u. Lagerspuren, sehr gutes Exemplar. A celebration of the human spirit! Please don't let them take my legs. This was Tom Whittaker's only thought as he struggled to remain conscious. It was the night after Thanksgiving, and Whittaker, a brash young mountaineer who was fast making a name for himself in the climbing world, was pinned in the front seat of his vehicle on a remote road in Idaho. An out-of-control car had just smashed head-on into his Volkswagen bus, crushing his legs. When he awoke from emergency surgery, he discovered that his right foot had been amputated and that his kneecap had been removed. Lying in his hospital bed, he thought, "My body has always defined me, and now all I can do is sit in its wrecked remains, scared, hopeless, and alone." Just thirty-one years old, Whittaker had to completely reinvent himself. He overcame pain, anger, and thoughts of suicide to embark on a new life of success and adventure. His journey back began when he had a realization: you don't need your legs to go kayaking. Soon he was testing himself-and a series of artificial feet-on rock climbs, and in time he was back at the dangerous game of high-altitude mountaineering. Tom Whittaker never let his dream die. And on May 27, 1998, he made history by becoming the first disabled person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Higher Purpose is his heroic story. Along the way, he takes the reader on his most harrowing adven-tures-struggling to survive in Everest's "Death Zone," free-falling from a rock face a thousand feet above Yosemite Valley, kayaking solo down a deadly whitewater river in Tasmania, getting caught in a rock fall in the Alps, racing to avoid an impending avalanche on the Matterhorn, and much more. K 009 ISBN 9780895261991 Aufgrund der EU-Verpackungsverordnung (PPWR) erfolgt der Versand nur nach Deutschland und ins Nicht-EU-Ausland. Für einen Versand in alle NICHT-EU-Länder nutzen Sie bitte Paketweiterleitungsdienste und hinterlegen bei der Bestellung eine deutsche Versandadresse. Due to the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), we ship only to Germany, non-EU countries. For shipping to all other non-EU-countries, please use a package forwarding service and provide a German shipping address when placing your order. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 650 24 cm, gebundene Ausgabe, Hardcover mit Original-SchutzUmschlag.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.