Kicking Up Dirt: A True Story of Determination, Deafness, and Daring

ISBN: 0061946486

Author: Fiolek, Ashley

Condition: New

Ashley Fioleks incredible story perfectly embodies the adage the only thing that deaf people cant do is hear. Fiolek is an inspiration to anyone who has a barrier to overcome. My hands are waving in the air, and Im screaming for her; this book should not be missed.-Marlee MatlinAshley Fioleks not just good at motocross for a girlshes flat-out good. She is a tough, confident, competitive racer who has overcome enough in her life to know that nothing is impossible.-Travis Pastrana, nine-time X Games gold medalist and host of Nitro CircusCalled a crusader for gender equity in her sport by the New York Times, 2008 Womens Motocross Champion Ashley Fioleks inspiring memoir about her life-long deafness, her triumph over adversity, her rise to the top of her male-dominated extreme sport, and how her family and Christian faith helped her get there. Fans of motocross and extreme sports, as well as readers who enjoyed memoirs such as Bethany Hamiltons Soul Surfer, will be inspired by Kicking Up Dirt.