First published 2021
Zion Clark transforms his body into a machine of pure determination. Born without legs and bounced through foster homes, he refuses to accept limitations others place on him. The camera captures Clark as he trains relentlessly, his arms propelling him across wrestling mats and racing tracks with fierce intensity. James S. Hirsch pairs these striking photographs with Clark's own words and the motivational principles that drive his pursuit of excellence. From high school wrestling matches where he dominated opponents twice his size to rigorous training sessions preparing for world competition, Clark's story unfolds through images that reveal his athletic power and unbreakable will. The book traces his transformation from a lost child in the system to a Netflix documentary subject and America's Got Talent performer who commands global attention. This photographic journey shows how Clark turned abandonment into fuel for greatness, proving that the human spirit can overcome any physical challenge through sheer force of determination.
Genres: biography, sports, 21st-century, disability
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, overcoming-the-odds
32 pages · Kindle Edition · Candlewick Press