Why read One Foot on the Podium?

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Born without the lower half of his left leg, young Don Elgin never considered himself disabled until he was in high school – and even then, he had to be convinced. His story, of a boy from the bush who battled the odds and finally stepped onto the podium as…

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1 author picked One Foot on the Podium as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kerryn Harvey

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I loved this book as it's full of funny stories about living with an amputation.

I have spent time with Don over the years, and he writes his book just as he speaks. He is a larger-than-life character, loves a laugh, and lives his life to the full.

As a fellow amputee, he helped me see the lighter side of life and not get too bogged down in being defined as a person with disability. A generous man who tells a great yarn. I laughed out loud often while reading his story!

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