After losing both of his legs in a car accident at age 18, Scott Rigsby battled his way back from depression and addiction to achieve the unthinkable—become the first double-leg amputee ever to cross the finish line in the sporting world’s most grueling and prestigious competition, the Ironman Triathlon. Scott has since become an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of physically challenged and able-bodied athletes the world over. Unthinkable documents Scott’s remarkable journey. From the scene of the devastating crash that claimed both of his legs, and his subsequent battle with depression and alcohol addiction, through his dawning realization that God has a greater plan for his life, readers will be inspired. From his decision to participate in the Ironman competition, to the moment he crossed the finish line, readers will engage with Scott’s unthinkable courage, determination and faith. Unthinkable releases simultaneously in both hardcover and softcover. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Scott Rigsby Foundation, a Georgia-based non-profit organization dedicated to inspire, inform, and enable physically challenged individuals with loss of limb or mobility to live an active lifestyle.
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Summary
Review by Danno. Overall The author, Scott Rigsby is an amazing individual. In the book he details how a freak accident took both of his legs and how he dealt with it. Scott struggled for awhile and he describes these struggles, sometimes in painful detail. But there is a silver lining. Scott found triathlon and eventually competed in the Ironman World
Championships in Kona, Hawaii, becoming the first above the knee double amputee to complete the event. It's hard enough for an able-bodied person to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 and run 26.2, so imagine how difficult it would be without legs. I was fortunate enough to meet Scott and to then compete with him at the Augusta Ironman 70.3. He is a great guy, very positive and I think you will enjoy reading his story.
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Drug & Alcohol Minor alcohol references, mention of painkillers, understandable given what the author went through.