{"product_id":"no-barriers-the-young-adult-adaptation-a-blind-mans-journey-to-kayak-the-grand-canyon-paperback","title":"No Barriers (the Young Adult Adaptation): A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErik Weihenmayer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBuddy Levy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in the Creative Nonfiction and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNational Bestseller and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \"A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.\" --Brad Meltzer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eErik Weihenmayer has a long history of turning obstacles into adventures. Born with a rare condition that blinded him as a teenager, he never let his diagnosis hold him back from a full life. As an athlete, explorer, speaker and activist, he has opened the eyes of people around the world to what's possible. In 2001, he became the first blind man to climb Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. In 2005, he co-founded his nonprofit organization, \u003ci\u003e No Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e, to empower others to overcome adversity and achieve their biggest goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis special edition of \u003ci\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e introduces kids to the incredible true story of Erik's most terrifying journey: solo kayaking the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon. Erik and his friends form a courageous crew to do battle with some of the harshest elements nature has to offer. Along the course of Erik's journey, he meets other trailblazers: adventurers, scientists, artists, and activists who show Erik the way forward and teach him the meaning of \u003ci\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e--\"What's Within You is Stronger Than What's in Your Way.\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErik Weihenmayer is a bestselling author, athlete, adventurer, and motivational speaker. He is the author of the bestsellers \u003ci\u003eTouch the Top of the World \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Adversity Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-founded No Barriers USA, which empowers people to break through barriers, find their inner purpose and contribute their very best to the world. Erik lives in Colorado. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuddy Levy is an author, educator, journalist and speaker. His books include American Legend, Conquistador, River of Darkness and Geronimo. He is a Clinical Professor of English at Washington State University. He lives in Idaho.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772592816416,"sku":"9781250206770","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6fb5bce5e521e71b59250891b1dc4a1b.webp?v=1780409075","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/no-barriers-the-young-adult-adaptation-a-blind-mans-journey-to-kayak-the-grand-canyon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}