Book: Higher Purpose: The Heroic Story Of The First Disabled Man To Conquer Everest After a car accident took away his lower legs, athlete Tom Whittaker became the first amputee to summit Mt. Everest. The climb and his inspirational story, as well as his work for disabled people, have made him an American hero. 12 photos.
In May 1998, Tom Whittaker became the first amputee to summit Mt. Everest. The climb and his inspirational story, as well as his work on behalf of disabled people around the world, have earned him recognition as one of America's most courageous heroes.
Details of Book: Higher Purpose: The Heroic Story Of The First Disabled Man To Conquer Everest Book: Higher Purpose: The Heroic Story Of The First Disabled Man To Conquer Everest
Author: Tom Whittaker, Johnny Dodd
ISBN: 0895261995
ISBN-13: 9780895261991
, 978-0895261991
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: Sep 2001
Publisher: Lifeline Press (ca)
Number of Pages: 339
Language: English