Iron Will: An Amputee's Journey to Athletic Excellence by Sewell, Roderick

Iron Will: An Amputee's Journey to Athletic Excellence

The story of the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to become and IRONMAN champion. Roderick Sewell II was...
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SKU: 9781538741566
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Author: Roderick Sewell
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Iron Will: An Amputee's Journey to Athletic Excellence by Sewell, Roderick

Iron Will: An Amputee's Journey to Athletic Excellence

$44.07

Iron Will: An Amputee's Journey to Athletic Excellence

$44.07
Author: Roderick Sewell
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
The story of the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to become and IRONMAN champion.

Roderick Sewell II was born without the tibia in both of his legs. Before he turned two years old, his mother, Marian, made the tough choice to have his legs amputated so that he could continue wrestling with his cousins and climbing his grandmother's good furniture. But when Marian's modest income couldn't cover the prosthetics Roderick needed to attend school, she made another impossible decision: to leave her job so that California Children's Services would pay for Roderick's prosthetic legs.

Roderick and his mother were left homeless, keeping their long stays in shelters a secret while he learned to swim at the YMCA. All the while, Marian instilled in Roderick the lessons of gratitude, love, and patience to build his confidence in his disability, his identity as a Black boy, and his true passion, sports.

Roderick was still homeless when he met coaches from the Challenged Athletes Foundation. They gave him his running legs, and his life quickly changed for the better. He learned how to challenge his body to become a fierce competitor and athlete--with his mom cheering from the sidelines all the while.

Iron Will is the story of an athlete with an indomitable spirit and proof that a winner's mindset is about more than physical and mental endurance. It's about the unique places you can find love, and the rewards of conquering your fears.

Author: Roderick Sewell
Publisher: Legacy Lit
Published: 08/05/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.70w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781538741566


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2025 pg. 18
Publishers Weekly 08/11/2025

About the Author

Roderick Sewell is a Paralympic athlete and motivational speaker. He was a swimmer who represented Team USA on three national teams and is an Ambassador for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. In 2019, he became the first bilateral above-the-knee amputee to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He holds a bachelor's degree from University of Northern Alabama, and is mentor and swim coach.


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