No Excuses!: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life

The book arrived exactly when it was promised and it was exactly as promised. There are already 3 people waiting to read it when my son has finished with it. Good choice.

This book is a fantastic read for anyone stuck the least bit in self pity. I am a cancer survivor and reading this book helped to put things in perspective. Painful realities like Neuropathy can become too large of a focus and hence a limitation. I feel much better and more in control of my life after reading this special book. Too often, people let things which can be overcome become a wall instead of a challenging hurdle. For those of you who did not wrestle in High School this could be a long read. I encourage you to relate his love of wrestling for any passion you have felt in your life. This is an excellent book from a young man of few years and yet he has worked hard and gained a wealth of wisdom. I commend Kyle Maynard and his exceptional book. You will gain much in reading this book. Tad O. Patterson

Five stars for a worthy story of one human among us but zero stars for the writing. Steel yourself for atrocious writing and then remind yourself throughout the book that you are reading it to learn of this young man's life and not for the writing -- and you may be able to appreciate and benefit from it. I apologize for my own shortcomings in having trouble getting over the writing - but I found it really horrendously bad - like a first draft from an 8th grader (again, I'm sorry to say this). I found myself distracted throughout by the lack of editing and the repetitive thoughts. I wish someone would have encouraged the young author to have an editor review the manuscript, because the story, nonetheless, is a worthwhile read.It's a simple book, so read it for just that. Kyle does not write with a maturity that comes with understanding how to express the emotions that drive him beyond just the raw, primordial impulse by which he is driven in his life to live with no excuses. And he doesn't allow us into his soul to understand how a man so young has learned to shut out doubt every day. At writing, he is still a youth who perhaps has not taken time yet to delve deep enough to put in writing his emotions.It is a short, very quick read - large type with lovely photos. An easy 2-hour read. I recommend this book for grades 5-8.

After my mother met Kyle on flight she was working and she commented on how amazing he is and how incredible his story is, we immediately bought his book. My 10-year-old son really enjoyed reading this autobiography of this incredible young man And felt very inspired by his can do attitude.

Inspiring book about going after what you want. I’m going to have my high schooler add it to his must read list.