num_pages: 352
description: This memorable book is the definitve profile of courage. It tells the story of Jill Kinmont, a talented downhill skier whose Olympic success was imminent until a terrible fall in Utah rendered her a quadriplegic. But the true success of this book lies not with the representation of Jill Kinmont as a tragic heroine, but with the portrayal of her as someone whose commitment, dedication, drive, and determination have enabled her to succeed at life, despite the tremendous obstacles she has faced. Her skiing ability is legendary, but it is as a person she stands tall. Her story proves beyond all doubt than when our bodies are at their weakest our spirits are at their strongest.This is an amazing and memorable piece of work and will be cherished by those who believe in the immortality and infallibility of the human spirit.
language: English
title: The Other Side of the Mountain: The Story of Jill Kinmont
titlecomplete: The Other Side of the Mountain: The Story of Jill Kinmont
genres: Autobiography, Inspirational, Medical, Disability, Biography Memoir, Biography, True Story, Sports, Memoir, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1271
places: The United States of America
publisher: Harper Perennial