Touching Distance by Beverley Turner
A man who had known no limits, a man who had practically achieved the impossible, was now struggling to master life's simple challenges. A year earlier, as James undertook yet another endurance challenge in Arizona, he was knocked off his bike by the wing mirror of a petrol tanker.
An inspirational, powerful account from an incredible bloke with guts and determination* Sir Bradley Wiggins *
James is a modern-day Hercules. Every day brings a new challenge. * Clare Balding *
A rower's extraordinary story is movingly told. * Daily Telegraph *
The couple write with an unflinching candour that is, by turn, comic and deeply moving. * Hello! *
It is a deeply honest, compelling account. * Sun *
James is a modern-day Hercules. Every day brings a new challenge. * Clare Balding *
A rower's extraordinary story is movingly told. * Daily Telegraph *
The couple write with an unflinching candour that is, by turn, comic and deeply moving. * Hello! *
It is a deeply honest, compelling account. * Sun *
James Cracknell, OBE, is a world record holder and double Olympic gold medalist. Since retiring from mucking about in boats (as he puts it), James has distinguished himself as a powerful endurance athlete. When not crossing oceans and continents, he writes for the Daily Telegraph, is in demand as an entertaining corporate speaker and is an ambassador for Karrimor and BMW. His wife, Beverley Turner, is a writer and broadcaster. Together they have three children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781780890937 |
| ISBN 10 | 1780890931 |
| Title | Touching Distance |
| Author | Beverley Turner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2012-10-25 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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