Bibliograph

No barriers (The young adult adaptation), a blind man's journey to kayak the Grand Canyon, Erik Weihenmayer and Buddy Levy

Type

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No barriers (The young adult adaptation), a blind man's journey to kayak the Grand Canyon, Erik Weihenmayer and Buddy Levy

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

No barriers (The young adult adaptation)

Oclc number

1089840963

Responsibility statement

Erik Weihenmayer and Buddy Levy

Sub title

a blind man's journey to kayak the Grand Canyon

Summary

Erik 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, No Barriers, to empower others to overcome adversity and achieve their biggest goals. This special edition of No Barriers 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 No Barriers--"What's Within You is Stronger Than What's in Your Way."

Target audience

adolescent

Classification