The Other Side of the Mountain: The Story of Jill Kinmont
by E.G. Valens
Rating
LanguageEN
Total Pages352 pages
ISBN
9780060809485
Published
1966
Description
This memorable book is the definitve profile of courage. It tells the story of jill kinmont, a talented downhill skier whose olympic success was imminent until a terrible fall in utah rendered her a quadriplegic. But the...This memorable book is the definitve profile of courage. It tells the story of jill kinmont, a talented downhill skier whose olympic success was imminent until a terrible fall in utah rendered her a quadriplegic. But the true success of this book lies not with the representation of jill kinmont as a tragic heroine, but with the portrayal of her as someone whose commitment, dedication, drive, and determination have enabled her to succeed at life, despite the tremendous obstacles she has faced.