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About the Books
Drinking from My Leg Lessons from a Blistered Optimist
Twenty-five years old, fresh out of college, Paul Martin's life took a major turn. In 1992, as a result of a car accident, Martin's left leg was amputated five inches below the knee. His future plans hadn't included a prosthetic leg. But after returning to his workout routine, Martin realized he was destined to be a disabled athlete. In this, his second memoir, Martin's story takes up where One Man's Leg left off. He narrates the events of his life on the race course during the eight years and reveals what his life as a competitive triathlete, runner, and cyclist has been like. Drinking from My Leg details a host of accomplishments, including the completion of ten Ironman Triathlons and the raising of the flag after he won the Disabled Cycling World Championships in 2002.
Engaging and written with a sense of humor, Drinking from My Leg serves as an inspiration for others who face challenges. Martin shows that optimism is the key to winning the battle.
One Man's Leg One Man's Leg is the story of Paul's life from a less-than-gracious youth to his experiences in the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games. From his days in a foster home to those in a fraternity house to those trying to decide which love to chase, this memoir is as much a celebration of learning each day of the journey as it is laughing at every opportunity.
To read One Man's Leg is to experience the life of an athlete vicariously, to learn to redefine "disability" (or is it "this ability?"), to learn the true meaning of team spirit, and to come to love the finish line, as it applies to each of us.
One Man's Leg was published in Japan in April, 2004
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