Kicking Up Dirt: A True Story of Determination, Deafness, and Daring by Ashley F

Description: Kicking Up Dirt by Ashley Fiolek "Ashley Fioleks incredible story perfectly embodies the adage the only thing that deaf people cant do is hear. Fiolek is an inspiration to anyone who has a barrier to overcome. My hands are waving in the air, and Im screaming for her; this book should not be missed." --Marlee Matlin "Ashley Fioleks not just good at motocross for a girl...shes flat-out good. She is a tough, confident, competitive racer who has overcome enough in her life to know that nothing is impossible." --Travis Pastrana, nine-time X Games gold medalist and host of Nitro CircusCalled "a crusader for gender equity in her sport" by the New York Times, 2008 Womens Motocross Champion Ashley Fioleks inspiring memoir about her life-long deafness, her triumph over adversity, her rise to the top of her male-dominated extreme sport, and how her family and Christian faith helped her get there. Fans of motocross and extreme sports, as well as readers who enjoyed memoirs such as Bethany Hamiltons Soul Surfer, will be inspired by Kicking Up Dirt. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover At nineteen, Ashley Fiolek is already the top female competitor in a tough mens sport: motocross, one of the most dangerous extreme sports in the world. Since going pro in late 2007, Fiolek has taken gold at the X Games, twice won the American Womens Motocross Championship, and become the first woman in American motocross history to be signed to a factory team--the highest echelon of industry backing. These remarkable achievements seem even more extraordinary because Fiolek was born profoundly deaf, a handicap that makes everyday life difficult . . . and competition on the track downright treacherous. But Fiolek has never let her disability stand in the way of her dreams, nor has she allowed her gender to limit her career. One of the sports most talked-about stars, shes changing the way the industry views women. Kicking Up Dirt is the remarkable true story of Ashley Fioleks ride to greatness--the inspiring tale of a courageous young womans determination to succeed in the face of truly challenging obstacles. Author Biography Ashley Fiolek is the premier female motocross racer in the world. She writes a monthly column, "Silence," in Transworld magazine and has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, ESPN: The Magazine, and other publications. Fiolek lives in Jacksonville, Florida, but travels the world to compete.Caroline Ryder has written for the Los Angeles Times, Paper, and Dazed and Confused, and lives in Los Angeles. Review "Ashley Fioleks incredible story perfectly embodies the adage the only thing that deaf people cant do is hear. Fiolek is an inspiration to anyone who has a barrier to overcome. My hands are waving in the air, and Im screaming for her; this book should not be missed." -- Marlee Matlin"Ashley Fioleks not just good at motocross for a girl...shes flat-out good. She is a tough, confident, competitive racer who has overcome enough in her life to know that nothing is impossible." -- Travis Pastrana, nine-time X Games gold medalist and host of Nitro Circus Review Quote "Ashley Fioleks not just good at motocross for a girl…shes flat-out good. She is a tough, confident, competitive racer who has overcome enough in her life to know that nothing is impossible." Details ISBN0061946486 Author Ashley Fiolek Language English ISBN-10 0061946486 ISBN-13 9780061946486 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title KICKING UP DIRT Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-06-07 Subtitle A True Story of Determination, Deafness, and Daring Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2011-06-07 NZ Release Date 2011-06-07 US Release Date 2011-06-07 UK Release Date 2011-06-07 Pages 224 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint HarperCollins Publishers DEWEY 796.092 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General Imprint US It Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36656909;

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