{"product_id":"the-impossible-first-from-fire-to-ice-crossing-antarctica-alone-paperback","title":"The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice--Crossing Antarctica Alone - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColin O'Brady\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColin O'Brady's awe-inspiring, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling memoir recounting his recovery from a tragic accident and his record-setting 932-mile solo crossing of Antarctica is a \"jaw-dropping tale of passion and perseverance\" (Angela Duckworth, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGrit\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrior to December 2018, no individual had ever crossed the landmass of Antarctica alone, without support and completely human powered. Yet, Colin O'Brady was determined to do just that, even if, ten years earlier, there was doubt that he'd ever walk again normally. From the depths of a tragic accident, he fought his way back. In a quest to unlock his potential and discover what was possible, he went on to set three mountaineering world records before turning to this historic Antarctic challenge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eO'Brady's pursuit of a goal that had eluded many others was made even more intense by a head-to-head battle that emerged with British polar explorer 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 persevered. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlone with his thoughts for nearly two months in the vastness of the frozen continent--gripped by fear and doubt--he reflected on his past, seeking courage and inspiration in the relationships and experiences that had shaped his life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Incredibly engaging and well-written\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e)--and set against the backdrop of some of the most extreme environments on earth, from Mt. Everest to Antarctica--this is \"an unforgettable memoir of perseverance, survival, daring to dream big, and showing the world how to make the impossible possible\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin O'Brady is a ten-time world record breaking explorer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible First\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eForbes \u003c\/i\u003eand on \u003ci\u003eThe Tonight Show, \u003c\/i\u003ethe BBC, \u003ci\u003e The Joe Rogan Experience\u003c\/i\u003e, and NBC's \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e. 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 IG @12HourWalk, and download the 12HourWalk app to join the movement!\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alex Awards (2021)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impossible First: An Explorer's Race Across Antarctica: Young Readers Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660692615270,"sku":"9781982133122","price":26.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/YlR5NENld1YwY0duQnpJSWp0MVp3UT09.webp?v=1770943931","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-impossible-first-from-fire-to-ice-crossing-antarctica-alone-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}