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Never Give In, Never Give Up: A Gripping and Inspiring Story About How to Soar Through Life's Adversities [Paperback]

Carlana Stone Lawson (Author), John Di Rienzo (Author)
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October 1, 2005
A beautiful, successful and privileged seventeen-year-old, Carlana Stone Lawson had it all: she was a gymnast, cheerleader and president of her class. In a moment of bad judgment, she got into a car with some friends in Dallas, Texas, after a night of drinking. A terrible accident occurred, and everyone walked away unscathed except for Carlana, who never walked again.

This is Carlana's story of how she dealt with and overcame adversity. In the telling of it, she also shows how adversity can be successfully conquered in many areas, including divorce, loss of job and livelihood, survival of abuse, losing a loved one, devastating midlife crisis and battling breast cancer.

Today, Carlana, though wheelchair-bound, skydives, skis, and at thirty-four, has married the man of her dreams. This book will make you weep, laugh and, above all, inspire you.

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"Carlana offers us all a special gift of hope." -- H. Norman Schwarzkopf, General, U.S. Army, Retired

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"Carlana's inspirational story reminds us of the fragility of life and how the entire course of our lives can forever change in a split second. In "Never Give In! Never Give Up!" Carlana shares her intimate personal struggle as she came to grips with adversity and learned to soar as a true winner. Carlana offers us all a special gift of hope." --H. Norman Schwarzkopf, General, U.S. Army, Retired

"Carlana Stone is a force of nature. She cannot be stopped by injury, what others might consider a disability. She is too strong creatively, psychologically, and emotionally to be even slowed down. She is an inspiration. She inspired me and she inspires everyone she touches. Listen to her and grow in your confidence and sense of the possible." -- Ben Stein, Author of 16 novels and nonfiction books, actor, screenwriter, presidential speechwriter, poverty lawyer

" I have seen my friend Carlana in action...a fireball of flowing hair, contagious enthusiasm and unstoppable courage. She is sassy and cool and regardless of the fact that her formerly perfect butt now rests in a wheel chair, Carlana exudes sex appeal. This is not just a story of turning points; it is a real life and death drama with transformation at its core. Talk about claiming your life...Carlana has sole custody of hers; complete with all the pain and struggle that re-routed her picture perfect life. She by-passed whining and went straight to winning with a daily commitment to living that challenges and inspires. I worked alongside her and knew Carlana's influence would never leave me. Her journey will touch you and help you transform, too." --Leeza Gibbons, Talk Show Host


Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks; First Edition edition (October 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1402205783
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402205781
  • Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,242,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Biography / Self-help, October 12, 2006
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I'm a recent college grad, and believe that I am going through the stage called the "Quarterlife Crisis." I'm trying to find myself, and make sense of what is happening with me, and around me during these first few years of my twenties. I saw this book while I was vacationing in Anchorage, Alaska, and I flipped through it because the title of the book caught my eye. This book is not only about Carlana's struggle with her disability, but I especially like the self-help exercises that she included after each chapter. They make you examine your life, and realize that you cannot stop living no matter how tough life can be. Although this book has some grammatical errors and omitted words, Carlana's overall message is helping me to understand that I need to keep going, and to accept the challenges that life brings.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars filled my void, September 14, 2005
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Karen King (chicago illinois) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed this book like none other. This is the most inspirational book I have ever come across. I cried in the first two chapters. After reading this book, I know that I can accomplish anything and I am so inspired by the life story and triumphs of her life. I am now ready to conquer anything. Typically, I would not take the time to make a review but I was so touched by this book that I had to let others know!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Empowering!, October 19, 2005
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Shelli S. Ulrich (Shreveport, Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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I couldn't put it down....read it in three days! I cried like a baby, and sighed with relief! This story reveals the strength of the human spirit, and how sometimes tragedy can beget something BEAUTIFUL!!! I honestly believe that had it not been for that tragic night in high school, Carlana Stone might not be the successful news anchor, program director, or producer she is today.

She managed to use her misfortune to catapult her to greatness. She is an inspiration to us all!
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