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The Climb of My Life
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2007; US$ 16.99Kelly Perkins was only 30 years old when she learned she needed a heart transplant. For many people, that would mean the end of their old lifestyles, but Kelly accepted the challenge and became the first heart transplant patient to reach the summit of some of the world's tallest and most recognizable peaks. This inspirational tale of hope and accomplishment... more...
Into the Silence
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