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If You Fall
Karen Darke
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Description for If You Fall
Paperback. Karen Darke was on a rock-climbing expedition on sea cliffs in Scotland. She fell, and was paralysed. This is Karen's story about coming to terms with her lost of movement from the chest down and regaining the will to live. It is also about the borderline between body and spirit. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BTP; VFJD; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 136 x 16. Weight in Grams: 204.
I always thought I'd rather be dead than paralysed: One slip, one moment and everything changes... Most of us live life in a safe zone but some individuals look over the edge. A few years ago, Karen Darke was on a rock-climbing expedition on sea cliffs in Scotland. She fell, and was paralysed. This is Karen's story about coming to terms with her lost of movement from the chest down and regaining the will to live. Out of her disability comes strength to embrace, challenge and transform it into an opportunity to learn and grow. It is also about ... Read more
I always thought I'd rather be dead than paralysed: One slip, one moment and everything changes... Most of us live life in a safe zone but some individuals look over the edge. A few years ago, Karen Darke was on a rock-climbing expedition on sea cliffs in Scotland. She fell, and was paralysed. This is Karen's story about coming to terms with her lost of movement from the chest down and regaining the will to live. Out of her disability comes strength to embrace, challenge and transform it into an opportunity to learn and grow. It is also about ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New Alresford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781905047888
SKU
V9781905047888
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Karen Darke
Karen Darke spends most of her time running Inspire and Impact, delivering training courses, and working for charity. She also organises and takes part in expeditions to remote wilderness places. She lives in Morayshire, Scotland.
Reviews for If You Fall
Karen's captivating story shines a bright light on the meaning of exploration, and on the limitless capabilities of the human spirit. Ranulph Fiennes, explorer Karen Darke has overcome the restrictions of injuries that would have broken many others and discovered a life of challenge and adventure that most of us only dream about. ... Read more