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Book SynopsisExploring what it means to be whole, this title shows how we view ourselves and what it is to truly see another person. It tells the story which changes the way you look at others, and the way you see yourself.
Trade Review"Kevin Connolly has used an unusual physical circumstance to create a gripping work of art. This deeply affecting memoir will place him in the company of Jeanette Walls and Augusten Burroughs." -- Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants "[A] charming memoir... Connolly recounts growing up a scrappy Montana kid-one who happened to be born without legs...[Double Take] makes for an empowering read." -- People "A courageous, immensely rewarding chronicle expressed in arresting words and pictures." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Life's most successful survivors meet adversity head on, with an unflinching eye, candor and with humor. Kevin Connolly has such an eye and weaves a rich memoir from the gut about his amazing journey through life." -- Lee Woodruff, author of In an Instant "Beautiful, revealing, and stimulating...[Connolly] is a good storyteller...whether describing his first high school wrestling match, the path from novice to champion skier or what it's like to travel around the world on a skateboard." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Touching and comedic, inspiring and telling...[Double Take] is a remarkable portrait of the human spirit." -- The Free Lance-Star Publishing Co "[Double Take] reminds the reader that perspective is everything. It's an inspiring read about a human being who doesn't concern himself with what he has lost or never had. [Kevin Connolly] is a lucky man, sharing his bounty with us." -- Sacramento Book Review
