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  • Published: 3 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593621998
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $35.00

Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)

A Hilariously True Story of Childhood Cancer and Olympic Greatness





Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don't Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist's battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team.

The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward!

Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don't Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist's battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team.

The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward!

When he was ten years old Josh Sundquist had his leg amputated to treat bone cancer. But this is not a sad story; on the contrary, this memoir is a story of resilience, heart, and most importantly: humor.

Young Josh had a lot of adapting to do after he lost his leg. He had to learn how to walk again. He had to accept that he wouldn't be able to try out for the travel soccer team. He knew his life would never be the same again. But when he sees a poster in the hospital elevator advertising skiing classes, he realized all might not be lost.

Equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, Just Don't Fall is Josh's story of surviving cancer with 50/50 odds, learning to be a professional skiier, and making his way to being a bestselling writer and motivational speaker. Inspirational and moving, Josh's story is one that can be appreciated by readers of all ages.

  • Published: 3 October 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593621998
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $35.00

About the author

Josh Sundquist

Josh Sundquist was a member of the 2006 United States Paralympic Ski Team in Turin, Italy. A graduate of the College of William & Mary and the University of Southern California, he is the founder of LessThanFour.org, the world's largest online community for amputees.

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Praise for Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)

Praise for the adult edition of Just Don't Fall

"Just Don't Fall is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read--not to mention poignant and funny. If I ever find myself wallowing in self-pity, I plan to reach for Josh Sundquist's book." —A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically

"What a voice! I loved this book, every page." —Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author of The Middle Place

"Josh Sundquist has not only written an inspirational memoir about elegantly and deftly triumphing over adversity, but he has also written a fascinating and hilarious one. . . incredible energy. . . moving and deeply affecting." — Isabel Gillies, author of the New York Times bestselling Happens Every Day

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