{"product_id":"9781250206770","title":"No Barriers (The Young Adult Adaptation) : A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eNo Barriers (The Young Adult Adaptation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Erik Weihenmayer, Buddy Levy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A wonderful tribute to the greatness of the human spirit.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eNo Barriers \u003c\/i\u003eis amazing. Erik’s story is an inspiration to all of us.” —Mark Burnett, TV producer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A shining testament...Weihenmayer’s powers of discernment are acute, startling, and deeply inspirational.” —Kevin Fedarko, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Emerald Mile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250206770\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40688761471182,"sku":"9781250206770","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_85e57f11-d26e-476e-a522-1607fb8999cd.jpg?v=1643361188","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250206770","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}