In this exhilarating and inspirational memoir, the first man with
cerebral palsy to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and complete the brutal
Ironman competition shares the exhilarating adventure that led to his
achievements--redefining our ideas of normal and proving that life is
never truly limited for any of us.
Bonner Paddock summited 19,341 foot-high Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's
tallest freestanding mountain. Four years later, he earned the elite
triathlete title, Kona Ironman. Thousands have done each individually.
Bonner is the first person with cerebral palsy to do both.
Diagnosed in his youth, Bonner swore he wouldn't let this neurological
disorder limit him, and for twenty-nine years he guarded the truth about
his health. But the sudden death of a friend's young son who also
suffered from CP forced Bonner to reevaluate his life. No longer would
he be content striving for normal. Instead he would live life to its
fullest, pursuing one breathtaking experience at a time--while raising
money for special needs children along the way--and never turn down a
challenge for fear of his physical limitations.
His is a remarkable journey that has taken him across the globe and
introduced him to a fascinating cast of characters who have supported
his inspiring quest. An athlete, adventurer, and philanthropist, Bonner
is today no longer defined by his limits, but by the moments that pushed
him past them. Infused with his irresistible charisma, courage, and
heart, illustrated with 16 pages of color photos, One More Step shows
us that we can all conquer our own challenges and embrace every moment
life has to offer.
