Wheels Of Courage
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Wheels Of Courage
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Author : David Davis
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-08-25
Wheels Of Courage written by David Davis and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-25 with History categories.
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.
Wheels Of Courage
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Author : Kathleen Kaplan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-01-20
Wheels Of Courage written by Kathleen Kaplan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
WHEELS OF COURAGE is an inspirational children's story of a young girl who perseveres to learn something new.
True Grit On Wheels The Courage And Perseverance Of Albert Bettencourt
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Author : Maria A. Cunha Carty
language : en
Publisher: Koehler Books
Release Date : 2017-12-25
True Grit On Wheels The Courage And Perseverance Of Albert Bettencourt written by Maria A. Cunha Carty and has been published by Koehler Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Albert Bettencourt was born with a desire to be heroic and to have all of his dreams come true. But the odds were stacked against him because he was also born with cerebral palsy, became blind in his thirties, and has a slightly diminished intellect. Albert never lost hope and keeps his head high and his spirit intact, rolling through life on his iron chariot with true grit and determination. With help from his loving parents, family and friends, Albert has survived and thrived for over fifty years. This book is his dream come true. He hopes more than anything that his story will inspire others to love each other and to live their lives big, regardless of their circumstances.
Wheels Of Faith And Courage
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Author : Mary Green Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1952
Wheels Of Faith And Courage written by Mary Green Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1952 with Thomasville (N.C.) categories.
Courage
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Author : Bernard Waber
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2002-10-28
Courage written by Bernard Waber and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-10-28 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
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.
Wheels Of Faith And Courage
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Author : Mary Green Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Wheels Of Faith And Courage written by Mary Green Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with categories.
Wheels Of Change
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Author : Darlene Beck-Jacobson
language : en
Publisher: Creston Books
Release Date : 2019-08-01
Wheels Of Change written by Darlene Beck-Jacobson and has been published by Creston Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
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.
People Who Said No
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Author : Laura Scandiffio
language : en
Publisher: Annick Press
Release Date : 2012-06-21
People Who Said No written by Laura Scandiffio and has been published by Annick Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-21 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
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.
My Life On Wheels
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Author : Breindy H.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-01-01
My Life On Wheels written by Breindy H. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Cerebral palsied categories.
Finding Courage
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Author : Donna Wiegle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-05-15
Finding Courage written by Donna Wiegle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-15 with categories.
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!