A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival

A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival
by Warren MacDonald

A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival
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Author: Warren MacDonald
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-03
ISBN: 1553650646
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Greystone Books

Book Reviews of A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival

Book Review: Warren MacDonald's Book
Summary: 5 Stars

I had the opportunity to meet Warren at an open house for a climbing facility in our area. After listening to him speak, I just had to have his book! Warren MacDonald's "A Test Of Will" is one of those rare books that was difficult for me to put down. One day, I was almost late to work, because I became so immersed in it, and lost track of time! I 'm left wanting to read more of his stories. Warren's "can do" attitude is one that we all should strive for. It's his attitude, not his body, that enables him to do what ever he pleases. He may have no legs, but there is no "dis" in his ability. This book is a must read for anyone working with ,and helping people whose bodies fit different molds .

Diana Hanks, Volunteer for Vermont Adaptive Sports

Summary of A Test of Will: One Man's Extraordinary Story of Survival

On the night of April 9, 1997, Warren Macdonald, a fit and experienced bushwalker, set out to climb Mount Bowen on Hinchinbrook Island, an unspoiled tropical paradise off the Australian coast. These would be his last steps as a fully intact human being: a freak rock fall pinned him for two days alone under a one-ton boulder, resulting in a double leg amputation. A Test of Will is a story both tragic and inspiring, conveying the horror of what happened and the extraordinary spirit that helped Macdonald survive a seemingly impossible ordeal.

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