On the Precipice is Stephen McQueen’s chronicle of a twenty-year period in his life beginning shortly after his return from two years of graduate studies in Mississippi in 1985. He becomes heavily involved in running and kayaking competition after he returns to his home in Florida, competes in kayak races sanctioned by the Florida Competition Paddlers Association, and wins the 1988 State Downriver Kayak Championship, and the 1991 and 1992 State Olympic Flatwater Kayak Championships. He also races in many local road races, such as the Flatlander Challenge 10k, the Gasparilla Distance Classic 15k, and the Strawberry Festival Classic 10k. But shortly after he reaches the height of his success in competitive running and kayak racing, he falls victim to health problems that ultimately lead to heart valve disease. This is his story of how he rises from the ashes.
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On the Precipice,
By Mike (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: On the Precipice: A Story of Running, Kayaking and Heart Surgery (Paperback)
This is an interesting, honest and intelligent account of one man's effort to pursue his athletic passions, to hone his skills, and to live his life along the way. Anyone who has ever sought to achieve something of value to them and has had to face the detours life puts in the way will find the author to be a kindred spirit.
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On the Precipice is a great book and very interesting read,
By sinady (VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: On the Precipice: A Story of Running, Kayaking and Heart Surgery (Paperback)
What a great book. I loved it. With humor and significance, Stephen McQueen tells a great story of his amazing athletic experiences, meeting the love of his life, and a horrifying heart surgery that left him weak and fragile. He describes his experiences in great detail and his story is quite compelling. Can't wait to read his next book.
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great book,
By D. Hrzic (McLean, VA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: On the Precipice: A Story of Running, Kayaking and Heart Surgery (Paperback)
I really loved this book. It was a really inspirational story that made me laugh and really understand his experience. McQueen is an accomplished athlete and at the peak of his health had to undergo heart surgery. Very interesting read, I highly recommend it.
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