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Able : gold medals, grand slams and smashing glass ceilings / Dylan Alcott ; with Grantlee Kieza.

Dylan Alcott acquired his never-say-die attitude fighting for the TV remote with his brother, Zack. It's something he put to good use when, as a young kid with a disability, he discovered sport. Cricket, tennis, basketball, marbles - Dylan could always be found at the centre of the action, trying his hardest and playing to win. Fast forward ten years or so, and the now three-time Paralympic gold medallist, Order of Australia recipient and world tennis champion combines elite sport with a love for music (he's a triple j radio announcer and is famous for crowd surfing in his wheelchair). But Dylan's greatest passion is to help young people with disabilities achieve their dreams, a passion that drives him every day of his life. In Able, Dylan shares his story. It's the tale of a kid who refuses to be defined by his disability, who has a go, puts in heart and soul, always sees the upside and never quits. As inspiring, honest and funny as its author, Able proves that disability is just a word - not a definition.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
C9008337469 LP A920 ALC
Large print   City Branch . . Available .  
C9008332435 LP A920 ALC
Large print   Gordonvale Branch . . On Loan . 21 Jun 2024
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Field name Details
ISBN 9781525287664
Dewey A920
Author Alcott, Dylan author.
Title Able : gold medals, grand slams and smashing glass ceilings / Dylan Alcott ; with Grantlee Kieza.
Edition Large print edition.
Published [Strawberry Hills, N.S.W.] : ReadHowYouWant, [2018]
Physical description v, 388 pages (large print) : maps ; 24 cm.
Series Read How You Want
General note Copyright page from the original book.
Set in 16 pt. Plantin.
Summary Dylan Alcott acquired his never-say-die attitude fighting for the TV remote with his brother, Zack. It's something he put to good use when, as a young kid with a disability, he discovered sport. Cricket, tennis, basketball, marbles - Dylan could always be found at the centre of the action, trying his hardest and playing to win. Fast forward ten years or so, and the now three-time Paralympic gold medallist, Order of Australia recipient and world tennis champion combines elite sport with a love for music (he's a triple j radio announcer and is famous for crowd surfing in his wheelchair). But Dylan's greatest passion is to help young people with disabilities achieve their dreams, a passion that drives him every day of his life. In Able, Dylan shares his story. It's the tale of a kid who refuses to be defined by his disability, who has a go, puts in heart and soul, always sees the upside and never quits. As inspiring, honest and funny as its author, Able proves that disability is just a word - not a definition.
Subject Alcott, Dylan
Paraplegics -- Australia -- Biography
Athletes with disabilities -- Australia -- Biography
Wheelchair basketball players -- Australia -- Biography
Wheelchair tennis -- Australia
Large print books
Additional author Kieza, Grantlee author.
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