Walking Papers: The Accident that Changed My Life, and the Business that Got Me Back on My Feet
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 140132343X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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A brave, beautiful work This is one of the most inspiring books I've ever read, written by one of the most inspiring people I know. In Walking Papers, my friend Francesco Clark tells the story of how he endured an accident that left him paralyzed. While he had to accept the reality that something as simple as picking up a glass of water was now quite literally out of his reach, he refused to accept the limitations of his situation. "What am I supposed to do," he asked me one day, "Just sit here?"He didn't. After going through years of sometimes arduous physical therapy, Francesco started his own business, Clark's Botanicals, a skin. Excellent and Inspiring I loved this book. I read it cover-to-cover the day I got it. I just couldn't put it down. It's a very inspiring true story of someone who turned a tragic incident into something amazing. It really made me think about my own life and ensuring that I'm making the most of every day.It was an easy read, as the story flowed quite well and was engaging. I was sorry when it ended, as I'd love to know how Francesco Clark will move forward from this point. I hope that he writes a sequel book or at least updates us.. Jana Eggers said A good reminder that you can whatever it is, you can. Francesco Clark does fantastic job detailing his journey from young professional to quadriplegic to entrepreneur. He covers the ups and downs, the fear and joy of his years fighting back for a life. I could not put the book down, because I wanted to know the next stage. His writing style brings you along on the journey with him.My favorite part of this book is the constant goal setting Francesco does. At each stage and with goals that even to him at times felt small, he continued. He did not stop, and while he had support, no one was dragging him along. He was setting his coursed and often dragging others wi
His triumph and achievements over adversity reflect the determination and faith of the human spirit."John Demsey, President, Estee Lauder. I found myself cheering him from every page."Lee Woodruff, coauthor of In an Instant"Francesco Clark's personal journey is an inspiration to everyone. His story is the triumph of optimism in the face of daunting, heartbreaking hopelessness."Linda Wells, Editor in Chief, Allure Magazine"Walking Papers so beautifully illuminates the tenacity of the human spirit and the desire to choose hope in the
Francesco and his skin care company, Clark's Botanicals, have been featured twice in the New York Times, as well as in Harper's Bazaar, W, the New York Times Magazine, Self, Fitness, WWD, People, InStyle, Town and Country
Now CB products are sold worldwide in stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, and the company has won many major fashion awards and is enjoyed by a host of celebrities. His father, a doctor himself, investigated every opportunity for experimental treatment, and Francesco used every resource available to speed his recovery. He and his father began to experiment, and the Clark's Botanicals skin-care line was born. His story is the triumph of optimism in the face of daunting, heartbreaking hopelessness."--Linda Wells, editor in chief, Allure. Many doctors discourage patients with spinal cord injury from pursuing physical therapy beyond very basic movements, but Francesco embarked on a five-hour daily regimen, including the treadmill program that Christopher Reeve had made famous. I found myself cheering him from every page."--Lee Woodruff, coauthor, In an Instant"Francesco Clark's personal journey is an inspiration to everyone. Walking Papers is the inspiring story of how, with individual determination and unconditional family support, Francesco Clark overcame extreme adversity and achieved an extraordinary triumph. Francesco Clark was a twenty-four-year-old with a bright future when he went to Long Island for the weekend--but a nocturnal dive into the pool's shallow end changed everything, forever. The lessons