One More Step - by Bonner Paddock & Neal Bascomb (Paperback)

About the Book

An inspirational NYT bestseller about the remarkable achievements of an individual with cerebral palsy.

Book Synopsis

Bonner Paddock grew up just wanting to be ordinary. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age eleven, he guarded the truth about his health, building a normal life and keeping his secret from everyone-most of all himself-for the next eighteen years. But the sudden death of a friend's young son due to cerebral palsy forced Bonner to reevaluate who he was and spurred him to pursue one breathtaking experience after another. This pushed him to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro-the tallest free-standing mountain in the world-and to pursue the ultimate adventure: the Ironman triathlon in Kona, Hawaii, the hardest race on earth. Along the way he forged a renewed bond with his family and launched a foundation to help disabled children around the world.

One More Step is a gripping New York Times bestselling story of human perseverance that demonstrates how our lives are not defined by limits, but by the moments and lessons that push us past them.

Review Quotes

"An emotional and action-packed story!"-Kirkus Reviews

"Vivid and compelling!" -Publishers Weekly

"Bonner Paddock is an amazing person with an unconquerable spirit. His story is beyond inspiring, and he personifies what true toughness and heart are all about. Through it all, Bonner Paddock keeps going, and takes all of us along with him." - Jay Bilas, ESPN basketball analyst and author of the New York Times bestseller Toughness

"Bonner Paddock's One More Step is the triumphant story of a man who accomplishes the impossible. On a deeper level, however, it's about the human bonds that can push us to become heroes. An instantly engaging and wonderful book." - A. J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author of Go Like Hell

"One More Step is a courageous and heartwarming story of one man's trials and triumphs over cerebral palsy. Packed with adventure, this gripping narrative of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro and becoming a Kona Ironman both exhausts and uplifts the human spirit. An inspiring and irresistible book." - Lars Anderson, author of The Storm and the Tide

"One More Step is a riveting story of overcoming the challenge of living with cerebral palsy and conquering the impossible. Bonner Paddock is an inspiration to everyone." - Nolan Ryan, MLB Hall of Fame pitcher