Live Carefully: The Importance of Carign in a Life of Significance - Softcover

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Live CAREfully is a glimpse into the life of the author, Jerry Traylor. Born with cerebral palsy, Jerry faced physical pain and loneliness that few children ever know. Yet it was this early difficulty that drew others to Jerry in caring and love. The stories included in this book are a powerful example of how caring can mold a life and change a world. Others empowered Jerry to set goals and achieve greatness even in his imperfection. His example compels many to look at their own lives and take positive action.On crutches, Jerry has: Skied down Colorado mountains Competed in 35 full-length marathons Parachuted from an altitude of 12,500 feet Climbed to the 14,110-foot top of Pike s Peak Participated in 16 dance marathons for charity Jogged 3528 miles from San Francisco to New York City He has spoken to over 1 million people in 4000 audiences and been featured in the national media, including Paul Harvey s The Rest of the Story and The Larry King Show. In his national radio broadcast, The American Character, the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale summed up Jerry s influence this way: "Building a career as a motivational speaker, Jerry Traylor has prepared himself by becoming a motivational doer. That way he is more convincing when he tells people what it takes to achieve difficult goals for they know he has achieved many." Ronald Reagan, former President, United States of America said: "One of the most beautiful aspects of sport is the examples it can give us of courageous athletes overcoming all obstacles. The way Jerry s met and mastered tremendous challenges is an inspiration not just to athletes, but to all of us."