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On my own two feet : from losing my legs to learning the dance of life, by Amy Purdy, with Michelle Burford

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In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing With the Stars sensation Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she contracted bacterial meningitis and was given less than a 2 percent chance of survival. Her glimpse of the afterlife--coupled with a mysterious premonition she'd had a month before--became the defining experiences that put Amy's life on a new trajectory after her legs had to be amputated. She wouldn't just beat meningitis and walk again; she would go on to create a life filled with bold adventures, big dreams, and boundless vitality--and share that spirit with the world. In 2014 Amy--the only competitor, male or female, with two prosthetic legs--claimed a bronze medal for the US Paralympic team in adaptive snowboarding. She then became a contestant on season 18 of Dancing With the Stars, and viewers were captivated as the girl with bionic legs managed to out-dance her competitors all the way to the finale. Amy's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity we all have to dream bigger, defy expectations, and rewrite our stories. Amy was given a second chance for a reason--to use her life to inspire others. Her powerful memoir urges us to live life to the fullest, because we are all a lot more capable than we could ever imagine
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eng
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Edition
Unabridged.
Extent
7 audio discs (7 hr., 54 min.)
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  • Compact discs
  • Text version copyright 2014
  • "Tracks every 3 minutes for easy bookmarking"--Container
Isbn
9781483098807
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On my own two feet : from losing my legs to learning the dance of life
Title
On my own two feet
Title remainder
from losing my legs to learning the dance of life
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by Amy Purdy, with Michelle Burford
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On my own 2 feet
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eng
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In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing With the Stars sensation Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she contracted bacterial meningitis and was given less than a 2 percent chance of survival. Her glimpse of the afterlife--coupled with a mysterious premonition she'd had a month before--became the defining experiences that put Amy's life on a new trajectory after her legs had to be amputated. She wouldn't just beat meningitis and walk again; she would go on to create a life filled with bold adventures, big dreams, and boundless vitality--and share that spirit with the world. In 2014 Amy--the only competitor, male or female, with two prosthetic legs--claimed a bronze medal for the US Paralympic team in adaptive snowboarding. She then became a contestant on season 18 of Dancing With the Stars, and viewers were captivated as the girl with bionic legs managed to out-dance her competitors all the way to the finale. Amy's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity we all have to dream bigger, defy expectations, and rewrite our stories. Amy was given a second chance for a reason--to use her life to inspire others. Her powerful memoir urges us to live life to the fullest, because we are all a lot more capable than we could ever imagine
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Title
On my own two feet
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Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she contracted bacterial meningitis and was given less than a 2 percent chance of survival. Her glimpse of the afterlife--coupled with a mysterious premonition she'd had a month before--became the defining experiences that put Amy's life on a new trajectory after her legs had to be amputated. She wouldn't just beat meningitis and walk again; she would go on to create a life filled with bold adventures, big dreams, and boundless vitality--and share that spirit with the world
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Cataloging source
BLACP
Dewey number
796.092
Form of composition
not applicable
Format of music
not applicable
LC call number
GV857.S57
LC item number
P87 2015ab
Literary text for sound recordings
memoirs
PerformerNote
Read by Jorjeana Marie
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Target audience
adult
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the journey from losing my legs to learning the dance of life
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the journey from losing my legs to learning the dance of life
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Amy Purdy
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On my own two feet : from losing my legs to learning the dance of life, by Amy Purdy, with Michelle Burford
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On my own two feet : from losing my legs to learning the dance of life, by Amy Purdy, with Michelle Burford
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  • Compact discs
  • Text version copyright 2014
  • "Tracks every 3 minutes for easy bookmarking"--Container
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digital storage
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4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
4 3/4 in. or 12 cm. diameter
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Edition
Unabridged.
Extent
7 audio discs (7 hr., 54 min.)
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not applicable
Isbn
9781483098807
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not applicable
Kind of disc cylinder or tape
mass produced
Kind of material
plastic with metal
Media category
audio
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
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cat24
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digital, CD audio
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digital recording
Specific material designation
sound disc
Speed
1.4m. per second (discs)
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