Beating the Impossible: A Life of Comebacks, Extreme Sports and PTSD
Description
Extreme athlete Don Schwartz has achieved, overcome, and somehow survived the impossible...repeatedly. A pioneer in the snowboarding world, Schwartz was horrifically burned in a tragic helicopter crash at the age of twenty which left him permanently disfigured. In the years following the accident, Schwartz goes on to become a world-level champion in various extreme sports and outdoor survival competitions. From winning and losing the legendary Death Race to standing on the podium of the World's Toughest Mudder, to winning Gold at the Barefoot Waterskiing World Championships, Schwartz distills his inspirational perspective to provide insight into any sort of obstacle that life might erect. Despite a dizzying series of triumphs and calamities, Schwartz remains motivated throughout, all the while suffering debilitating PTSD that he didn't even recognize he had. With an infectious positivity, this riveting and honest first-person account, gives readers intimate access to a life that has been a million miles from ordinary.
Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
FriesenPress
Publish Date
August 10, 2022
Pages
228
Dimensions
5.5 X 8.5 X 0.52 inches | 0.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781039135727
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Don Schwartz lives in Whistler, British Columbia with his wife, Lee, and their two daughters.
He is a motivational speaker for the Burn Fund in Vancouver, BC and has become active helping others recover from PTSD.
He is a motivational speaker for the Burn Fund in Vancouver, BC and has become active helping others recover from PTSD.
Bronwyn Preece lives on the off-the-grid island of Lasqueti, BC. As an Applied Theatre practitioner and author, she focuses on fostering meaningful social and ecological dialogue through the arts. She was the youngest woman ever elected to the Islands Trust local government, serving two consecutive terms. Gulf Islands Alphabet was written while overlooking the Strait of Georgia, in a cabin run on solar and water-power. For more information on Bronwyn and the workshops she offers, visit: www.bronwynpreece.com.