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The remarkable story of the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to finish the IRONMAN World Championship. n Roderick Sewell was an active kid. Born without tibias in both of his legs, when he was two years old his mother, Marian, made the incredibly tough choice to have his legs amputated to save his life. That didnt stop Roderick, a rambunctious toddler who could hardly sit still while his body healed. n n But when his mothers modest income couldnt cover Rodericks prosthetics, she made another impossible decision: to leave her demanding job working for the US Navy and go on unemployment. That way California Childrens Services would pay for Rodericks prosthetics that would enable him to walk. Roderick and his mother were left homeless and moved from California to Alabama. All the while she instilled in him the lessons of gratitude, love, and patience that aided him as he built confidence in his disability and pursued his passion: sports. n n Roderick was still homeless in Alabama when he met coaches from the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps athletes with disabilities. They gave him his running legs, and his life quickly changed for the better. He learned how to swim, how to challenge his body, and how to be a fierce competitor and athlete--all with his mom cheering from the sidelines. n nIron Will is the story of an athlete with an indomitable spirit and proof that an athletes mindset is about more than physical and mental endurance. Its about enduring love, support, and the willingness to try.n
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