Bronze [Kindle Edition]

Kerri-Anne Weston (Author)

Book Description

The inspiring true story of a teen suddenly paralyzed, facing the challenges of her disability and finding extraordinary strength, glory and love along the way.

A fresh high school graduate, Kerri-Anne Connor’s first love is the water. She and her friends from Nobby’s Beach are the first women in Australia to gain their Bronze medallions for Surf Life Saving. On the eve of the year 1981 on the Gold Coast, Australia, this active teenager’s life is about to shatter and transform her once perfect world into one of despair as she tackles a life of paralysis. Through the support of her friends and family, Kerri will find her way back to the water and into the history books.
A memoir filled with joy, tears, letters and poetry of a time when all else seemed lost. A life of hopes, dreams, love and humility learnt.

Product Details

• File Size: 702 KB
• Print Length: 238 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007ZXPBT0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,302 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I found this book! May 9, 2012

By Chloe

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As I was searching for something new to read I was lucky enough to stumble across this inspiring book! This is truly a great read! It made me laugh, cry and really appreciate life. My hat's off to you Kerri-anne, you are a true inspiration and I hope many others will read and know your story because they'll be as moved as I am.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing true story May 6, 2012

By Linda

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Can you imagine what it must be like to have an accident and end up in a wheel chair? Kerri-Anne was only 17, just finished high school, and with her life ahead of her when she suddenly became paralised. The doctors could not explain what had occurred. No accident, infection or incident had preceded this cruel and life-changing condition. For such a keen surfer, swimmer, basketball player etc it was devastating. But Kerri-Anne bravely worked through the experience and surmounted every challenge it presented. Her story is inspiring to say the least. I couldn't put it down.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Bronze by Kerri-Anne Weston May 5, 2012

By Sandra

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This memoir has made me laugh out loud, cry, and be inspired by the determination shown, of never giving up on dreams, of always making the most out of each situation! Kerri-Anne Weston you are a inspiration to people of all ages! When will this book be available in paperback...as my mum would love it,(she is not computer friendly!)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Bronze May 20, 2012

By Sue

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This book is truly inspiring. It certainly makes you think twice about whining about the little things in life. My admiration for this woman is endless with how she coped with what she was dealt with through no fault of her own. Her sporting achievements were amazing and her determination endless. Well done. A great read for all ages...
Sue, Brisbane Australia

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and motivating true story May 19, 2012

By Michele

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This is an amazing true story written by an inspirational women. The ups and downs in life seem irrelevant when you read this story of a young girls passion for sport, family, friendship and love while dealing with the tragedy of an unknown illness/accident .
It's a great read !

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and well-written book July 17, 2012

By Tkeisha

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I just happened upon this book and thought I'd give it a try last night. Well 5 hours later I finished it and WOW!! What an incredible story of strength and courage. I love how real the author is about her life and challenges. She doesn't hold back in telling her story and it makes you feel like you are there, right beside her as she goes through some of the most horrible and then awe-inspiring moments a person can face. I hope she writes more books and I hope that her story inspires people, as it has inspired me to live my life to the fullest.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing May 9, 2012

By Joan

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Wow!! This story is really motivating. Thank you Kerri-Anne for sharing your inspiring story, it was such a pleasure to read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story... May 3, 2012

By R Pawloski

Format:Kindle Edition

This story is so amazing! The courage of this young girl, the lengths she goes, the obstacles she faces. It's almost unbelievable... and it's all true. Cheers to you, Ms. Weston, for showing the rest of us the meaning of "never give up!"

More About the Author

Kerri-Anne Weston (nee Connor) was born April, 3 1963, in Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia. Raised for the first ten years of her life in Townsville her family then moved to the Gold Coast. Kerri first discovered writing through screenplays. It was while writing a background for a screenplay that she wrote "Bronze" her first novel. She has now completed the screenplay of her memoir "Bronze". She continues to write scripts and also is considering writing a fiction novel.
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