Wheels Of Courage

Author : David Davis
Publisher : Center Street
ISBN 13 : 1546084622
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wheels of Courage written by David Davis and published by Center Street. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out of the carnage of World War II comes an unforgettable tale about defying the odds and finding hope in the most harrowing of circumstances. Wheels of Courage tells the stirring story of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who were paralyzed on the battlefield during World War II-at the Battle of the Bulge, on the island of Okinawa, inside Japanese POW camps-only to return to a world unused to dealing with their traumatic injuries. Doctors considered paraplegics to be "dead-enders" and "no-hopers," with the life expectancy of about a year. Societal stigma was so ingrained that playing sports was considered out-of-bounds for so-called "crippled bodies." But servicemen like Johnny Winterholler, a standout athlete from Wyoming before he was captured on Corregidor, and Stan Den Adel, shot in the back just days before the peace treaty ending the war was signed, refused to waste away in their hospital beds. Thanks to medical advances and the dedication of innovative physicians and rehabilitation coaches, they asserted their right to a life without limitations. The paralyzed veterans formed the first wheelchair basketball teams, and soon the Rolling Devils, the Flying Wheels, and the Gizz Kids were barnstorming the nation and filling arenas with cheering, incredulous fans. The wounded-warriors-turned-playmakers were joined by their British counterparts, led by the indomitable Dr. Ludwig Guttmann. Together, they triggered the birth of the Paralympic Games and opened the gymnasium doors to those with other disabilities, including survivors of the polio epidemic in the 1950s.Much as Jackie Robinson's breakthrough into the major leagues served as an opening salvo in the civil rights movement, these athletes helped jump-start a global movement about human adaptability. Their unlikely heroics on the court showed the world that it is ability, not disability, that matters most. Off the court, their push for equal rights led to dramatic changes in how civilized societies treat individuals with disabilities: from kneeling buses and curb cutouts to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Their saga is yet another lasting legacy of the Greatest Generation, one that has been long overlooked. Drawing on the veterans' own words, stories, and memories about this pioneering era, David Davis has crafted a narrative of survival, resilience, and triumph for sports fans and athletes, history buffs and military veterans, and people with and without disabilities.

Author : Darlene Beck-Jacobson
Publisher : Creston Books
ISBN 13 : 1939547709
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wheels of Change written by Darlene Beck-Jacobson and published by Creston Books. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Racial intolerance, social change, and sweeping progress make 1908 Washington, D.C., a turbulent place to grow up in for 12-year-old Emily Soper. For Emily, life in Papa's carriage barn is magic, and she's more at home hearing the symphony of the blacksmith's hammer than trying to conform to the proper expectations of young ladies. When Papa's livelihood is threatened by racist neighbors and horsepower of a different sort, Emily faces changes she'd never imagined. Finding courage and resolve she didn't know she had, Emily strives to save Papa's business, even if it means going all the way to the White House.

Author : Bernard Waber
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547740581
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Courage written by Bernard Waber and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2002-10-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is courage? Certainly it takes courage for a firefighter to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, but there are many other kinds of courage too. Everyday kinds that normal, ordinary people exhibit all the time, like “being the first to make up after an argument,” or “going to bed without a nightlight.” Bernard Waber explores the many varied kinds of courage and celebrates the moments, big and small, that bring out the hero in each of us.

Author : Deborah A. Turner
Publisher : Doral Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780944875544
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Willy Got His Wheels written by Deborah A. Turner and published by Doral Pub. This book was released on 1998 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willy is a lively, friendly dog who wants nothing but a home, even if his legs don't work, and when Deborah adopts him she determines to find a way to help him move about, even if balloons or a skateboard don't do the trick

Author : Laura Scandiffio
Publisher : Annick Press
ISBN 13 : 1554515890
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book People Who Said No written by Laura Scandiffio and published by Annick Press. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes it’s okay to ignore the rules or break the law. In fact, it’s essential! This thought-provoking book features people who did just that: Sophie and Hans Scholl, siblings who distributed antigovernment pamphlets in Nazi Germany; and Andrei Sakharov, who helped develop the nuclear bomb in Cold War Russia, but then spoke out against its use. Some, like Rosa Parks, were not originally in positions of political power but came out of the ranks of regular citizens to stand up for human rights. Others, like Oscar Romero, archbishop of El Salvador, used their power to change the status quo. Also included are Helen Suzman, a South African member of parliament who fought apartheid; Aung San Suu Kyi, who spent years under house arrest for protesting the dictatorship in Burma; and the people of Egypt, who recently brought down the repressive government of Hosni Mubarak. These inspirational profiles of people who followed their moral compass make for riveting stories as well as excellent starting points for discussions about ethics and morality.

Author : Mary Green Matthews
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wheels of Faith and Courage written by Mary Green Matthews and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Donna Wiegle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578884769
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finding Courage written by Donna Wiegle and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donna Wiegle is a woman of action. She is also a woman of courage. In 2019, she decided to ride a motorcycle across the United States to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. As a stage IV ovarian cancer patient, she was three years into her journey when she shipped her Harley-Davidson motorcycle from her home on Swan's Island, Maine to Coos Bay, Oregon. Donna would fly to the West Coast and ride back across the country, a journey of more than 6,000 miles. She was on the road for more than a month, riding more than 5,000 miles alone. Donna called her trip TEAL on WHEELS, teal being the color that represents ovarian cancer. She distributed 770 ovarian cancer symptom cards and shared her cancer story with women she met as she rode across the country. FINDING COURAGE: Navigating Cancer on my Harley tells Donna's story of navigating her own advanced stage cancer journey as well as navigating her way across the country. She shares tales of the people she met on her ride and of the beautiful places she visited. She also shares the challenges of riding through oppressive heat, rain, hail, and strong winds all while dealing with her own medical challenges. Donna demonstrates how to find your courage when you need it the most, both during her ride and throughout her medical journey. The book contains more than 60 color photos illustrating the story, along with a map of the route that Donna took to ride from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Donna rode through 19 different states and visited eight National Parks as she traveled across the country. The ride was physically and mentally challenging, but in the end, it proved to be the bucket list trip of a lifetime!

Author : Kathleen Kaplan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wheels of Courage written by Kathleen Kaplan and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHEELS OF COURAGE is an inspirational children's story of a young girl who perseveres to learn something new.

Author : Chelsey Davis Hamilton
Publisher : Chelsey Davis Hamilton
ISBN 13 : 9781737499909
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wyatt's Wheels written by Chelsey Davis Hamilton and published by Chelsey Davis Hamilton. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving a dream takes a lot more than action. It takes courage, confidence and a cheering section. In "Wyatt's Wheels", the main character, Wyatt, explores how he's differently able with the use of his wheelchair. Parents, teachers and kids alike will explore the figurative hurdles and inspiring success from one Track Team Tryout! Like Wyatt, the right mindset will take you in the right direction!

Author : Amy Snyder
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617495190
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hell on Two Wheels written by Amy Snyder and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contestants have died, been maimed, and spiraled down into the nightmarish realm of madness. Half of them don't finish--in fact, only 200 racers have ever made it to the end. "Outside" magazine calls it "the toughest test of endurance in the world." RAAM (the Race Across America) is a bicycle race like no other. This epic race is the most brutal organized sporting event you've never heard of and one of the best-kept secrets in the sports world. Author Amy Snyder follows a handful of athletes before, during, and after the 2009 event, the closest and most controversial in history. "Hell on Two Wheels" is a thrilling and remarkably detailed account of their ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies. By experiencing the race from the perspective of the racers themselves, "Hell on Two Wheels" breaks new ground in helping us appreciate how such a grueling effort can be so cleansing and self-revelatory. This is more than just a race; it's a monster, a crucible, an unforgettable allegory about the human experience of pain and joy and self-discovery.