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October 17, 2000
Eight-Time Boston Marathon Winner and Paralympic Athlete Shares Her Story!

Jean Driscoll was named 25th of the top 100 women athletes in the century by Sports Illustrated for Women. Born with spina bifida (a hole in the spine), Jean was never supposed to walk. But because of her intense determination and true grit, she not only learned to walk but to fly — in a wheelchair across the finish line.

In her autobiography, Jean chronicles her flight from physical paralysis to true spiritual freedom. She shows us what perseverance can achieve and points us to the power of a God who gives courage and hope to overcome countless obstacles.

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“What makes Driscoll the best in her business is her mental toughness.” — USA Today

“Jean Driscoll is a role model, athlete and true inspiration. Determined to Win is a touching and uplifting look into the life of a very special person and friend.” — Jackie Joyner Kersee, Female Athlete of the Century, winner of six Olympic medals.

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Eight-Time Boston Marathon Winner and Paralympic Athlete Shares Her Story!

Jean Driscoll was named 25th of the top 100 women athletes in the century by Sports Illustrated for Women. Born with spina bifida (a hole in the spine), Jean was never supposed to walk. But because of her intense determination and true grit, she not only learned to walk but to fly — in a wheelchair across the finish line.

In her autobiography, Jean chronicles her flight from physical paralysis to true spiritual freedom. She shows us what perseverance can achieve and points us to the power of a God who gives courage and hope to overcome countless obstacles.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Shaw Books (October 17, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877884188
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877884187
  • Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,219,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Determined To Win is inspirational, October 30, 2000
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This review is from: Determined to Win: The Overcoming Spirit of Jean Driscoll (Hardcover)
Determined to Win was an excellent book. It sounded so much like what has happened in my life. Hopefully some day I'll be as sucessful as Jean in wheelchair racing but this book surely inspires me to push myself to ultimite limit in everything. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Determined is a winner", September 26, 2000
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Determined to win is an absolute winner. This book flowed like an exciting best selling novel. I feel I've not only been into Jean Driscoll's head, but also in her heart.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Determined to Win...What an Inspiration, September 24, 2003
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My son was in the hospital when I read this book, the Child Life Specialist asked if I would "look" at it. I read it in five hours (and I am not much of a reader)! It took off like a rocket and never stopped. Jean's story is not only an inspiring one, but it helps a parent of a child with Spina Bifida see from the child's point of view. That alone makes this book priceless. Thank you Jean, for laying it all out in the open. You have a graceful courage that any mother would be proud of.
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First Sentence:
"Jean! Jean! Get down here now!" Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
racing chair, wheelchair sports, wheelchair athletes, exhibition event
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Boston Marathon, University of Illinois, Jean Driscoll, Aunt Joan, Louise Sauvage, Connie Hansen, Candace Cable, Olympic Games, Heartbreak Hill, Marty Morse, Ann Cody, Women's Sports Foundation, Boylston Street, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Easter Seals Society, Jim Ratzburg, Ocean Spray, Terry Meeuwsen, Amateur Sportswoman of the Year, Boston Athletic Association, Brad Hedrick, Cindy Owens, Custer High School, Jim Derse, Praise God
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