{"product_id":"just-dont-fall-isbn-9780143118787","title":"Just Don't Fall","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eJust Don't Fall\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read-not too mention poignant and funny.\" —A.J. Jacobs, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Year of Living Biblically\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This winning memoir of triumph over tragedy tells a story that has deeply affected thousands of readers. When he was just nine years old, Josh Sundquist was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a virulent cancer strain that eventually claimed his left leg. Told in a wide-eyed, often heartbreaking voice, \u003ci\u003eJust Don't Fall\u003c\/i\u003e is the astounding story of the boy Josh was and of the young man he became—an utterly heroic struggle through numerous hospitalizations and worse to become an award-winning skier in the Paralympics and renowned motivational speaker. What emerges is one of the most fresh and sincere works of inspiration to come along in years.\"What a voice! I loved this book, every page.\" —Kelly Corrigan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Middle Place\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Inspiring. Courageous. Sometimes heartbreaking. The tough lesson that less than a hundred percent is still all right.\" —John le Carré, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"I didn't want to put this book down. It was more than the amazing story-it was the honesty of a voice that spoke, without a whiff of melodrama, about loss and worry and determination.\" \u003cbr\u003e —Elizabeth Strout, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning \u003ci\u003eOlive Kitteridge\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eJust Don't Fall\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read-not to mention poignant and funny. If I ever find myself wallowing in self-pity, I plan to reach for Josh Sundquist's book.\" —A.J. Jacobs, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Know-It-All\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Year of Living Biblically\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Josh Sundquist has not only written an inspirational memoir about elegantly and deftly triumphing over adversity, but he has also written a fascinating and hilarious one...incredible energy...moving and deeply affecting.\" —Isabel Gillies, author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eHappens Every Day\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A remarkable account of a young man's triumph over adversity. It shows that disability need not be a barrier to great achievement. This book is brimming with hope and humor, joy and courage, but most of all love.\" —Daniel Tammet, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBorn on a Blue Day\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"His story made me laugh out loud and cry at the most unexpected moments. He is funny, poignant, irreverent, and full of life.\"  —Donna VanLiere, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFinding Grace\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"I finished this book with a profound sense of awe ... a phenomenally gifted writer.  Bravo for this original voice-the memoir shelves shifted for Frank McCourt, and they will shift once again for Josh Sundquist.\"  —Elizabeth Hyde, author of \u003ci\u003eIn the Heart of the Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Abortionist's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An absolutely beautiful story of strength, integrity, and passion for life. His wry humor and rich evocation of the people in his life make this an entirely engrossing read, and his storytelling gifts are clear.  I look forward to reading whatever this talented young writer comes up with next.\"  —Marya Hornbacher, author of \u003ci\u003e Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosh Sundquist\u003c\/b\u003e is a Paralympian, comedian, and internet creator. He's the author of the national bestselling \u003ci\u003eJust Don't Fall\u003c\/i\u003e, the novel \u003ci\u003eLove and First Sight,\u003c\/i\u003e the YA memoir \u003ci\u003eWe Should Hang Out Sometime,\u003c\/i\u003e and the forthcoming \u003ci\u003eSemi-Famous\u003c\/i\u003e. His memoirs are in development for film and television by major studios and streaming services. Josh travels the globe as a motivational speaker for conferences and conventions. Josh is best known to his millions of internet followers for his Halloween costumes. He and his wife Ashley live in California, near the beach. He invites you to visit him at joshsundquist.com or follow him at @JoshSundquist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301425402085,"sku":"NP9780143118787","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780143118787.jpg?v=1767730568","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/just-dont-fall-isbn-9780143118787","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}