{"product_id":"9781427283009","title":"No Barriers : A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Erik Weihenmayer, Buddy Levy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eErik Weihenmayer is the first and only blind person to summit Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Descending carefully, he and his team picked their way across deep crevasses and through the deadly Khumbu Icefall; when the mountain was finally behind him, Erik knew he was going to live. His expedition leader slapped him on the back and said something that would affect the course of Erik’s life: “Don’t make Everest the greatest thing you ever do.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e is Erik’s response to that challenge. It is the moving story of his journey since descending Mount Everest: from leading expeditions around the world with blind Tibetan teenagers to helping injured soldiers climb their way home from war, from adopting a son from Nepal to facing the most terrifying reach of his life: to solo kayak the thunderous whitewater of the Grand Canyon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the course of Erik’s journey, he meets other trailblazers—adventurers, scientists, artists, and activists—who, despite trauma, hardship, and loss, have broken through barriers of their own. These pioneers show Erik surprising ways forward that surpass logic and defy traditional thinking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the rapids of the Grand Canyon, created by inexorable forces far beneath the surface, \u003ci\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/i\u003e is a dive into the heart and mind at the core of the turbulent human experience. It is an exploration of the light that burns in all of us, the obstacles that threaten to extinguish that light, and the treacherous ascent towards growth and rebirth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis program includes a bonus interview with the author and his climbing partner as well as a forward read by Bob Woodruff. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"Erik Weihenmayer's life is so rich, so full of accomplishments, that his story alone is interesting. But paired with a seasoned narrator, the blind adventurer's tale becomes even more alive. Narrator Holter Graham does more than simply recount the physical challenges of climbing mountains and conquering rapids while blind. He also \u003cb\u003ebrings to life the emotional challenges of Weihenmayer's life--the frustrations of dealing with a difficult brother and of trying to adopt a boy from Nepal. Graham gives each person in the book a distinct vocal identity, complete with varied tones, inflections, and accents.\u003c\/b\u003e While ensuring that listeners always know who's who, he also reflects the dignity of the many people who are part of Weihenmayer's life.\" -\u003ci\u003eAudioFile Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781427283009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Macmillan Audio","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":40603581808846,"sku":"9781427283009","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_36f3d642-f672-4051-a704-f440bfbf7128.jpg?v=1638059156","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781427283009","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}