The Impossible First

Name: The Impossible First
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SKU: 9781534461994
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An Explorer's Race Across Antarctica (Young Readers Edition)

By Colin O'Brady

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Summary

The Impossible First by Colin O'Brady captures the thrilling journey of Colin O'Brady's record-breaking solo and unsupported trek across Antarctica. The story delves into his personal challenges and the triumphs of this incredible adventure, offering inspiration through the lens of endurance, determination, and resilience. While it's an adventure book, it's suitable for kids, filled with lessons about perseverance and the human spirit.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're eager for an inspiring adventure story filled with perseverance and triumph. This captivating tale showcases the spirit of exploration, pushing boundaries, and achieving the seemingly impossible, making it an excellent choice for young readers who are curious about incredible real-life feats.

The Impossible First

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In this Young Readers Edition of Impossible First—perfect for fans of My Shot by Elena Delle Donne and Shaken by Tim Tebow—Colin O’Brady vividly recounts his fifty-four-day, unsupported, record-shattering solo crossing of Antarctica using every ounce of his strength, years of training, and sheer force of will.

Prior to December 2018, no individual had ever crossed the landmass of Antarctica alone, without support, and completely human-powered. But Colin O’Brady was determined to do just that—even though ten years earlier a tragic accident raised doubts that he’d ever walk again normally.

O’Brady’s quest drew him into a head-to-head battle with British SAS Captain Louis Rudd—also striving to be “the first.” Enduring Antarctica’s sub-zero temperatures and pulling a sled that initially weighed 375 pounds—in complete isolation and through a succession of whiteouts, storms, and a series of near disasters—O’Brady journeyed 932 miles to a world’s first. Honest, deeply moving, filled with moments of vulnerability—and set against the backdrop of some of the most extreme environments on earth, from Mount Everest to Antarctica—The Impossible First reveals how anyone can reject limits, overcome immense obstacles, and discover what matters most.

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The Impossible First by Colin O'Brady is recommended for school and public libraries that cater to middle and high school students. It appeals particularly to readers who enjoy man-versus-nature adventure stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534461994

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c gloss cvr (no spfx)

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Colin O’Brady is a ten-time world record breaking explorer, New York Times bestselling author of The Impossible First, speaker, entrepreneur, and expert on mindset. His mission: sharing his hard-earned wisdom to empower others to conquer their minds and unlock their best lives. Colin’s highly publicized expeditions have been followed by millions and his work has been featured in the The New York Times and Forbes and on The Tonight Show, the BBC, The Joe Rogan Experience, and NBC’s Today. His feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica, speed records for the Explorers Grand Slam and the Seven Summits, and the first human-powered ocean row across Drake Passage. He regularly speaks on mindset and high performance at Fortune 100 companies such as Nike, Google, and Amazon and at top universities including Harvard, Yale, and UPenn. His TEDx talk has nearly 3 million views. He’s also the cofounder of 29029 Everesting. Native to the Pacific Northwest, he now lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with his wife, Jenna Besaw, and their dog, Jack. Engage with Colin and his work @ColinOBrady or at ColinOBrady.com. Visit 12HourWalk.com and Instagram @12HourWalk, and download the 12HourWalk app to join the movement!