I love this book, and pick it up again from time to time for a bit of inspiration [Nathan]

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Product Description

After a near-fatal accident in 1988 left him paraplegic, John Maclean refused to sit back and let the world go by. He established a set of goals during his 4-month recuperation period, and this is the story of how he achieved them - and what he discovered about himself along the way. John went on to conquer some of the sporting world's most gruelling challenges, including the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon, the English Channel swim and the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. He also represented Australia in the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics. In 1998, John established a charity foundation with the aim of helping junior 'wheelies' chase their dreams. John considers this to be his greatest achievement. "Sucking the Marrow Out of Life" takes the reader on an extraordinary journey through John's life, discovering the underlying message that life is not about obstacles, or how they came about, but instead about looking inside yourself to find the strength within.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1008691 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 280 pages

Review
"Blood sweat and tears drip from this warts-and-all account of the life of John Maclean, who went from near death to become the first wheelchair athlete to complete the Hawaiian Ironman. While you expect a story about a man doing the best with the cards he's been dealt to be inspiring, what's surprising is the naked introspection, revealing a life that's been well and truly examined. Men's Health"