Blind Courage [Kindle Edition]

Bill Irwin (Author)

Book Description

In a remarkable true story of commitment, perseverance and the will to survive, Bill Irwin, the first and only blind person to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, through fourteen states, along 2,168.9 miles, Bill and Orient walked, sending a message to all of us, reminding us of and encouraging us to pursue our own impossible dreams. Review by his daughter Marianne: A friend asked me if I had ever read the book and I was embarrassed to tell her that I had not. I began reading it, and I found it very difficult to put it down. I was fascinated by the details of this amazing journey my father had made, and all that went on in my father's life before, during, and after that trip. It inspired me to make some changes in my own life. I am grateful to call this man my father!

Product Details

• File Size: 346 KB
• Print Length: 218 pages
• Publisher: Bill Irwin; 13 edition (April 1, 1992)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007HH5IO2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,349 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Most inspiring book you'll ever read! March 6, 2012

By God's Gift

Format:Kindle Edition

Bill Irwin is a true leader. His belief and faith in God is sure to inspire you as you walk right along side of him as he journeys the Appalachian Trail with his dog, Orient. You will feel his struggles and you WILL hear God speaking to you through the detailed story Bill has written.
If you vow to read one book this year, this is that book.
Blind Courage left me with a desire to change my life and make all things possible with the Lord's help.
I praise the Lord for using Bill to reach out to His people.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars truly amazing journey March 6, 2012

By Anne B Collins

Format:Kindle Edition

Bill Irwin's journey along the Appalachian Trail is truly amazing & inspiring.
when I first read Blind Courage, it took me just several hours. I just had finish the great adventure of it all. later I reread the entire book just to consider all the relationships that Bill & Orient formed along the 2100 mile trail.
this is a true story of GOD's amazing GRACE to Bill and Orient, his dog companion.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing March 6, 2012

By L Milligan

Format:Kindle Edition

This book is a must read for all ages. It is a heartfelt true story of one man's struggles yet as one reads the story you can relate to your own life's journey and find strength love and encouragement to move forward. Thanks for sharing your challenges and obstacles you personally encountered therefore allowing us to grow through you in our own personal lives.