In a Single Bound: Losing My Leg, Finding Myself, and Training for Life

I just bought this book on my kindle yesterday and finished it today. I find it hard to get my hands on a book that you want and look forward to reading, and this one was perfect! Great insight, and a very honest view into what Sarah went through from growing up on Long Island to where she is today. I applaud Sarah's sincerity, and felt like I was going through her experiences with her. I'm no athlete - but her main theme of remaining focused on what you love - I know would absolutely resonate with most anyone - with or without a leg!

I loved how honest Sarah was in this book. I laughed,cried and celebrated with her through out the book. I am so proud of her. Great job Sarah!

What a woman! I admire Sarah for her strength and determination. I had never heard of her before coming across this book but now I will be watching for her. She has let nothing stand in her way and everytime life has thrown a hurdle her way she hasn't given up, but kept trying over and over again. She lost her leg at age seven due to a disease she was born with in which one leg is severely shorter than the other. After the age of seven, she had fake leg after fake leg, and all very different from the last. Sarah goes into detail about the legs and the process of getting the legs. I shall never complain about my hearing aides again! After a brief look into her troublesome family life, Sarah also talks about her interest and passion for running and triathlons and the paralympics. She competed in the Ironman triathlon twice and ran many marathons. She also talks about her stint on Amazing Race season ten and why that did not go as she had hoped. Life has thrown a lot of obstacles Sarah's way, but she has maintained a sense of humor through it all and a whole lot of gumption. I enjoyed her story and I have a newfound respect and understanding for amputees and what they go thru.

Sarah's story is a frank and honest account of growing up different, learning to be strong and the good things that can come from taking on the challenges life dishes out. Sarah is a roll model for children, young adults, and athletes. Her story will encourage new runners and triathletes. This is a must read for parents of a child born different or anyone who is coping with a trama involving limb loss. It is an inspiring story that will give hope to those who need it. In the pages of this book Sarah shares her 'can do' spirit and reminds you to 'Always Tri'.

Sarah Reinertsen not only has an incredible story to tell but she's also an amazing person. She had a difficult childhood both physically and emotionally and yet she never let that hold her back from following her passion. Her memoir reveals some of the intimate details in her life and also gives an inside look into "The Amazing Race" as well as what it's like to compete in the Ironman. Her narrative includes very real moments of devastation, which make the triumphs all that much more gratifying. She doesn't hold anything back--and her brutal honesty makes you feel even closer to her and root for her. In today's world, it's so refreshing to read about someone who doesn't think she's entitled but who has real strength and courage and a desire to be her best and help others. She's a real role model for women and young girls everywhere. I can't wait to see what she tackles next!