{"product_id":"no-barriers-the-young-adult-adaptation-a-blind-mans-journey-to-kayak-the-grand-canyon-9781250206770","title":"No Barriers (the Young Adult Adaptation): A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2018 Colorado Book Awards finalist in the Creative Nonfiction and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eNational Bestseller and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonorable Mention Award Winner in the Outdoor Literature category of the 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards (NOBA) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- \"A beautiful book about family and finding a way to achieve more than you ever thought possible.\" --Brad Meltzer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eErik Weihenmayer has a long history of turning obstacles into adventures. Born with a rare condition that blinded him as a teenager, he never let his diagnosis hold him back from a full life. As an athlete, explorer, speaker and activist, he has opened the eyes of people around the world to what's possible. In 2001, he became the first blind man to climb Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. In 2005, he co-founded his nonprofit organization, \u003ci\u003e No Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e, to empower others to overcome adversity and achieve their biggest goals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis special edition of \u003ci\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e introduces kids to the incredible true story of Erik's most terrifying journey: solo kayaking the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon. Erik and his friends form a courageous crew to do battle with some of the harshest elements nature has to offer. Along the course of Erik's journey, he meets other trailblazers: adventurers, scientists, artists, and activists who show Erik the way forward and teach him the meaning of \u003ci\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e--\"What's Within You is Stronger Than What's in Your Way.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Griffin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250206770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2019 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/26\/2019 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Erik Weihenmayer, Buddy Levy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36648686911644,"sku":"9781250206770","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_168a906b-7ca2-41c9-a11c-40a2cb92ccfc.jpg?v=1603870753","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/no-barriers-the-young-adult-adaptation-a-blind-mans-journey-to-kayak-the-grand-canyon-9781250206770","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}