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Josh Sundquist was only nine when doctors diagnosed him with Ewing’s sarcoma, a fierce cancer that ultimately removed his left leg. Growing up in a small Southern town with a father who wrestles faith and a mother who insists on rigid homeschooling, Josh’s early years were marked by intense medical care and family stress. During high school, he discovered alpine skiing in the mountains, a new passion that sparked a fierce ambition to compete at the highest level. Despite his disability and the challenges of adolescence, he trained relentlessly, ultimately earning a place on the U.S. Paralympic team for the 2006 Games in Turin, Italy. "Just Don't Fall" follows his journey from a nine‑year‑old patient to a champion athlete, showing how resilience, support, and an unbreakable spirit can transform a life's toughest obstacles into triumphs.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Josh Sundquist
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