Grant korgan two feet back local author grant korgan will read from his memoir, two feet back, at sundance books and music on thursday, january 16 at 6. Jan 29, 2012 two winters after being paralyzed from the waist down, grant korgan found his redemption this month on a minus45degree day at the south pole. Two feet back is the first book in a journey through the human condition, the powerful realities of the endless positivity surrounding our every decision, and the many lessons and things remembered by two people determined to overcome any and all obstacles life can put in their path. Two winters after being paralyzed from the waist down, grant korgan found his redemption this month on a minus45degree day at the south pole. Grant korgan is a worldclass adventurer, nanomechanics professional, and husband. You can find booking and speaking fee information, contacts for booking agent, publicist, agency, manager and biography information on grant. He believes everything happens for a reason and has put his mindset into one of the most positive. My name is grant korgan and i joined the centurion boats pro team in 2015 and the roswell pro team in early 2016. Two feet back, aimed at reminding us all that regardless of. With a glasshalffull mentality, a rocksolid determination to overcome the challenge before him, and the constant support and love of his wife shawna, korgan began an extraordinary journey of recovery, the first year of which inspired his first book, two feet back. Sep 12, 2019 grant korgan my lifelong dream to become a fully licensed pilot has officially come true. Korgan chronicles his injury and road to recovery in two feet back, the first in a series of three autobiographies. Read two feet back a journey sponsored by love by grant korgan available from rakuten kobo.
While on a snowmobile excursion down the sierra backcountry on march 5th, 2010, grant was involved in a serious accident in which his l1 vertebrae was fractured. What an incredibly enlightened and empowering person. Grant korgan, star and writer of the documentary the push. The korgans share their story with such freshness and honesty, it gives the reader permission not to feel sorry, but rather hopeful, throughout the book. Korgan chronicles his injury and road to recovery in his book two feet back. And everywhere books are sold this video is the book release trailer for grant korgans new book, two feet. On march 5, 2010, while filming a snowmobiling segment in the sierra nevada back country, the lake tahoe native burstfractured his l1 vertebrae, and suddenly added the world of spinal cord injury recovery to his list of pursuits. In reading two feet back, there is always a goal, always something to try, a fresh push forward in grants recovery efforts because the korgans choose to see the possible rather than the impossible, and it pays off. Grant korgan to share story of hope and recovery at sundance. And last summer, his book, two feet back, was published. Two feet back, the story of korgans injury and first year of recovery, published by lucky bat books, is grant korgans first book.
Grant and shawna provide the universally applicable tools they used to overcome grants 2010 lifealtering spinal cord injury, and share the personal power of overcoming adversity by choosing positivity. Grant korgan, in his new book, shares his remarkable journey of spinal cord injury recovery, fueled by love and an unbreakable spirit. Grant is among the most indemand speakers on motivation, leadership and highperformance mindset in the world. Jan 08, 2015 after sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down, adventurer grant korgan who had never encountered a slope he couldnt ski or a jump he couldnt land on his. His south pole expedition was filmed as part of noted director steven ziigs documentary the push.
Biography of grant korgan and speakers bureau with booking information for famous speakers like grant korgan. A painfully honest, inspiring memoir of a man whose broken back taught him to stand in his truth. Two feet back ebook por grant korgan 9781939051004. I grew up on the north shore of lake tahoe living the water sports dream.
Grant and shawna korgan are the heart and fire of the choose positivity now brand as well as the mustread book two feet back. Korgan chronicles his injury and road to recovery in two feet back, the first in a series of three autobiographies his south pole expedition was filmed as part of noted director steven ziigs documentary the push. What korgan explains is that his injury gave him the chance to pause his goals, plans, and desires while he worked towards regaining feeling in the lower half of his body. He and his wife shawna travel the globe heralding his message of choosing positivity through adversity, so that we may all climb a mountain for someone we love, andor any mountain that stands in our way. The event is presented by the disability awareness coalition of northern nevada and is cosponsored by western nevada college. Its not about what ive done its about what i am going to do. Vuze content bundle featuring grant korgan launches the. A painfully honest, inspiring memoir of a man whose broken back taught. Dec 12, 20 here at vuze were excited to announce the release of our newest content bundle featuring excerpts from grant korgans book, two feet back. The estimated speaking fee range to book grant korgan for your event is available upon request. Two feet back is a painfully honest, inspiring memoir of a man whose broken back taught him to stand in his truth.
Spine nevada comprehensive center for the treatment of back. Grants first book two feet back korg movement grant korgan. Korgan, a paraplegic as a result of a 2010 snowmobile accident in the sonora backcountry of the sierra nevada, will provide uplifting and empowering commentary during his speech in nightingale hall, beginning at 7 p. The push inspirational documentary about a journey to. Postcard from grant korgan signed copy of grant korgan s book two feet back digital copy of grant korgan s memoir invitation with guest to film premiere and screening receive a thank you screen credit on the film. Grant korgans current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking grant korgan for your party. Korgans challenge was intended to help raise money for the californiabased nonprofit high fives foundation, which helps injured winter. After sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down, adventurer grant korgan who had never encountered a. Grant korgans incredible journey to get his two feet back click here to learn more about grant korgan and two feet back. Grant korgan gets a hug from roy tuscany during a booksigning celebration for korgans new book two feet back, an account of his successful fight to walk after breaking his back snowmobiling. Determined to not change a single goal of the past, the korgans embarked. Aug 07, 2012 in reading two feet back, there is always a goal, always something to try, a fresh push forward in grant s recovery efforts because the korgan s choose to see the possible rather than the impossible, and it pays off. Signed copy of grant korgans book two feet back digital copy or dvd of the movie invitation with guest to film premiere and screening join the producers of the film for lunch at the balboa cafe, sf co executive producer screen credit on the film less. Two feet back kindle edition by korgan, grant, korgan.
Grant korgan presentation and all access playground grand opening. Grant and shawna korgan to speak at th annual possibilities luncheon benefiting siskin hospital. My fascination with water set in at an early age and as time marched forward i added the passions for both falling water kayaking and frozen water skiing. Grant and shawna korgan to speak at th annual possibilities. With his wife, shawna, a former fitness trainer and wellness facility owner, playing a vital role, the korgans designed and undertook.
A snowmobile jump had gone awry and doctors told the. This inspiring evening which includes a silent auction and nohost cocktail. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Grant korgan, a budding young professional and avid adventurist, loves to spend time outdoors with his wife shawna. Grant korgan s current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking grant korgan for your party. Do entertainers, celebrities and speakers like grant korgan do paid appearances and speaking engagements. Two feet back, the story of korgans injury and first year of recovery, published by lucky bat books, is grant. Grant korgan my lifelong dream to become a fully licensed pilot has officially come true. Oct 03, 2012 grant korgan presentation and all access playground grand opening friday, october 19 event. Here at vuze were excited to announce the release of our newest content bundle featuring excerpts from grant korgans book, two feet back. Two feet back by grant korgan book release video youtube. Two years ago, grant korgan woke up in an intensive care unit in the sierra nevada with a broken back and no feeling below his stomach. Two feet back, the story of korgan s injury and first year of recovery, published by lucky bat books, is grant korgan s first book. Grant korgan the man behind the push to the south pole.
Korgans challenge was intended to help raise money for the californiabased nonprofit high fives. One moment, grant korgan had everything hed ever wanteda successful career, a. This program is made possible in partnership with nevada humanities and with the support of the nightingale family foundation. Two feet back by grant korgan archives novel learning. Grant korgan two feet back, free content bundle from vuze. On march 5, 2010, grant korgan, a nanomechanical engineer, professional athlete and husband, was snowmobiling for a film. Grant korgan presentation and all access playground grand. Postcard from grant korgan signed copy of grant korgans book two feet back digital copy of grant korgans memoir invitation with guest to film premiere and screening receive a thank you screen credit on the film. This inspiring evening which includes a silent auction and nohost cocktail hour.
Book grant korgan for speaking, events and appearances. On march 5, 2010, while filming a snowmobiling segment in the sierra nevada back country, the lake tahoe native burstfractured his l1 vertebrae, and suddenly added the world of spinal cord injury recovery to his. Grant korgan generally travels from reno, nv, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Book grant korgan for speaking, events and appearances apb. Grant korgan speakers bureau and booking agent info. Paralyzed athlete grant korgan achieves polar goal sfgate. It is a really cool book that touches on his disability and accident, but its really about the journey everyone takes and how each one of us is a survivor. So what if grant was an extreme sports enthusiast before his injury, and yeah maybe his need for speed is to blame he was injured in a snowmobile accident almost 3 years ago doing a jump with his prosnowmobile team, the alpine assassins, but for grant korgan, none of that matters. Grant was fired up that day, said lee, who has been friends with korgan since the second grade.
Join the producers of the film for lunch at the balboa cafe, sf digital copy or dvd of the movie less. I recently read grant korgans book, two feet back, in which he describes his recovery following a spinal cord injury. I am an athlete, a speaker, the author of the book two feet back, and i teach people to overcome adversity and. Two feet back, the story of korgan s injury and first year of recovery, published by lucky bat books, is grant korgans first book.
Fueled by a lifelong desire to make a positive impact on the world, korgan now shares his inspiring words of empowerment and positivity to audiences around the country. Inside the grant korgan content bundle youll find chapters from his inspiring book, a promotional video excerpt, a live audio reading and more. Sep 12, 2018 grant was fired up that day, said lee, who has been friends with korgan since the second grade. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading two feet back. Two feet back is grant s account of this incredible first year of recovery, the korg 3. Head to nightingale hall, university of nevada, reno from 68pm for an evening with grant korgan presented by the city of reno and the disability awareness coalition of northern nevada. Today, grant is an emerging face of spinal cord recovery. Grant korgan to share story of hope and recovery at. Book grant and shawna korgan for speaking, events and. The two have snowmobiled together hundreds of times. Paralyzed in 2010 and told the independence he cherished would be a thing of the past, grant korgan, in his new book, two feet back, shares his remarkable journey of spinal cord injury recovery, fueled by love and an unbreakable spirit. Grant korgan is a speaker, an athlete, the author of the book two feet back, and it is my passion to teach people how to overcome adversity and choose positivity in their every day lives, because its human to fall down. Local author grant korgan will read and sign his memoir, two feet back lucky bat books, which tells the inspiring story of his road to recovery from a severe spinal cord injury. The push inspirational documentary about a journey to the.
Grant korgan motivational speaker, athete, author two feet back. Jun 17, 2015 i recently read grant korgans book, two feet back, in which he describes his recovery following a spinal cord injury. Grant and shawna korgan to speak at th annual possibilities luncheon. This book will inspire you to tackle every obstacle in your life with positivity.
This must read is a first in a series of autobiographies, aimed toward reminding us all, that regardless of ability or perceived disability, every single one of us has the power to. Lee two feet back a journey sponsored by love por grant korgan disponible en rakuten kobo. This selection of exclusive content has been curated by grant and is available exclusively through vuze. Grant korgan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Jul 27, 2012 two feet back, the story of korgans injury and first year of recovery, published by lucky bat books, is grant korgans first book. Its been a little over a month, and my feet are just now starting to touch the ground again.
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