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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Randy Pierce was on top of the world, 22 years old, fresh out of college and thriving at an excellent job. His promising future seemed certain. Then, in just two short and devastating weeks, an unexpected neurological disorder plunged him into blindness. Randy, believing his future had vanished in the blink of an eye, wondered, How can my life have meaning now? Before he could fully answer, he had further to fall. Blindness was far from the worst challenge he would face. See You at the Summit is Randy's uplifting personal account of his journey through adversity to accomplishment. This improbable tale of human resiliency follows Randy as he learns to pick up the pieces of his life while discovering the extreme love, devotion and bravery of his guide dogs. He climbs from his lowest point, persevering to historic achievements in hiking, winning a National Marathon Championship, and becoming a highly sought motivational speaker. Randy's insightful vision will show you how our choices in responding to life's challenges define us so much more than those challenges ever could and perhaps, how a blind man really can see See You at the Summit is built upon an indomitable spirit inviting you to share in summits of success and reach your peak potential. In a world full of motivational books, there is quite simply nothing like See You At The Summit. Through his own deeply personal experiences, Randy not only explains how he battled through his own loss of sight, but gives the reader an emotional roadmap for how to approach and ultimately overcome obstacles in their own life. It doesn't take 20/20 vision to see that this book is pure inspiration. Court Crandall Creator of the movie Old School Founder of Positivity Marketing & Entertainment. Neault, Greg (illustrator). …

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Neault, Greg (illustrator).

paperback. Zustand: Fine.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Neault, Greg (illustrator).

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Unbound. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. Movie ticket contest card. Thin cardstock measuring 3¼" x 4½", printed recto only. A bit of tanning and wear along the topedge, near fine. A nice little piece of Mid-Century New Jersey and film ephemera. Come on, lucky No. 1242.

Zustand: Good. . 8 pp. 45.8x33.8 cm (18x13¼"). Moderate wear, edges toned."The film's title, as noted in the picture, comes from the Biblical passage of Proverbs 11:29: "He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind." Although the picture was copyrighted twice by Lomitas Productions, Inc., the first copyright, dated 2 Sep 1960 under number LP17779, lists the production company as Lomitas Productions, Germany, and was for a 16mm version. This version was probably shown at the film's premiere at the Berlin Film Festival on 25 Jun 1960. The second copyright, also held by Lomitas Productions, Inc. and for a 35mm version, was registerd on 12 Nov 1960 under number LP17367, and the company is listed by the copyright records only as Lomitas Productions. .Director Stanley Kramer stated in a Nov 1959 NYT article that he considered Inherit the Wind the third in his trilogy of socially provocative films beginning with The Defiant Ones (1958, see above) and On the Beach (1959, see below). The film is based on the play Inherit the Wind, which was inspired by the 1925 "Scopes Monkey Trial" in Dayton, TN. During that trial, then dubbed "The Trial of the Century," Chicago labor lawyer Clarence Darrow (1857?1938) defended teacher John T. Scopes (1900?1970). Scopes was accused of propounding Charles Darwin's theory of evolution in defiance of Tennessee's Butler Law, which prohibited the teaching of any theory other than creationism. The prosecution was led by fundamentalist politician William Jennings Bryan (1860?1925), who was known as "The Great Commoner." Bryan ran for United States President three times, in 1896, 1900 and 1908 and served as Secretary of State from 1913--1915. Unlike as depicted in the film, Bryan died not on the day the trial ended but five days later, of complications from diabetes. Another famous figure represented in the play and film versions of the story was H. L. Mencken (1880?1956), a journalist celebrated for his clever wit and iconoclastic liberalism. In the play and film, the names of the major characters are changed from Clarence Darrow to Henry Drummond; William Jennings Bryan to Matthew Harrison Brady; H. L. Mencken to E. K. Hornbeck; and John T. Scopes to Bertram T. Cates. Although the film's version of the trial hewed closely to actual events, in other areas many facts were changed. For example, unlike in the film, the real trial was initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which considered the Butler Law, prohibiting the teaching of evolution in Tennessee classrooms, unconstitutional. When Dayton resident George W. Rappelyea learned of the ACLU's desire to test the law, he convinced Scopes, who rarely even taught evolution, to join the case. According to modern sources, because the theory of evolution was included in the state's textbook, many Tennessee teachers included it in the curriculum. Also in contrast to the film, according to some historians, Darrow wanted Scopes to be found guilty so he could appeal the decision to a higher court. …