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My Lucky Break
By Philip Stephens and Susan Williams
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This is the inspiring memoir of Philip Stephens, who has been in a wheelchair for 40 years since he broke his neck at the age of 18. He thrives on risk - scuba-diving, skiing, parasailing, and extreme traveling. Philip came to define himself by his abilities rather than his disability. But his triumphs were entwined with further tragedy. His acc
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