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The Other Side of the Mountain: The Story of Jill Kinmont

by E.G. Valens

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Language EN
Total Pages 352 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...
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#biography #truestory #reallife #inspiration
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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.
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