{"product_id":"the-impossible-first-an-explorers-race-across-antarctica-young-readers-edition-paperback","title":"The Impossible First: An Explorer's Race Across Antarctica (Young Readers Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColin O'Brady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this Young Readers Edition of \u003ci\u003eImpossible First\u003c\/i\u003e--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eMy Shot\u003c\/i\u003e by Elena Delle Donne and \u003ci\u003eShaken\u003c\/i\u003e by Tim Tebow--Colin O'Brady vividly recounts his fifty-four-day, unsupported, record-shattering solo crossing of Antarctica using every ounce of his strength, years of training, and sheer force of will.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrior to December 2018, no individual had ever crossed the landmass of Antarctica alone, without support, and completely human-powered. But Colin O'Brady was determined to do just that--even though ten years earlier a tragic accident raised doubts that he'd ever walk again normally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eO'Brady's quest drew him into a head-to-head battle with British SAS Captain Louis Rudd--also striving to be \"the first.\" Enduring Antarctica's sub-zero temperatures and pulling a sled that initially weighed 375 pounds--in complete isolation and through a succession of whiteouts, storms, and a series of near disasters--O'Brady journeyed 932 miles to a world's first. Honest, deeply moving, filled with moments of vulnerability--and set against the backdrop of some of the most extreme environments on earth, from Mount Everest to Antarctica--\u003ci\u003eThe Impossible First\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how anyone can reject limits, overcome immense obstacles, and discover what matters most.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin O'Brady is a ten-time world record breaking explorer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible First\u003c\/i\u003e, speaker, entrepreneur, and expert on mindset. His mission: sharing his hard-earned wisdom to empower others to conquer their minds and unlock their best lives. Colin's highly publicized expeditions have been followed by millions and his work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003eand on \u003ci\u003eThe Tonight Show, \u003c\/i\u003ethe BBC, \u003ci\u003e The Joe Rogan Experience\u003c\/i\u003e, and NBC's \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e. His feats include the world's first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica, speed records for the Explorers Grand Slam and the Seven Summits, and the first human-powered ocean row across Drake Passage. He regularly speaks on mindset and high performance at Fortune 100 companies such as Nike, Google, and Amazon and at top universities including Harvard, Yale, and UPenn. His TEDx talk has nearly 3 million views. He's also the cofounder of 29029 Everesting. Native to the Pacific Northwest, he now lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with his wife, Jenna Besaw, and their dog, Jack. Engage with Colin and his work @ColinOBrady or at ColinOBrady.com. Visit 12HourWalk.com and IG @12HourWalk, and download the 12HourWalk app to join the movement!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 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 September 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impossible First: An Explorer's Race Across Antarctica: Young Readers Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767824744736,"sku":"9781534461994","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b6323463d7a02bb2034a6110443b8d9b.webp?v=1780318096","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-impossible-first-an-explorers-race-across-antarctica-young-readers-edition-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}