Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian, comedian, and internet creator. He's the author of the national bestselling Just Don't Fall, the novel Love and First Sight, the YA memoir We Should Hang Out Sometime, and the forthcoming Semi-Famous. His memoirs are in development for film and television by major studios and streaming services. Josh travels the globe as a motivational speaker for conferences and conventions. Josh is best known to his millions of internet followers for his Halloween costumes. He and his wife Ashley live in California, near the beach. He invites you to visit him at joshsundquist.com or follow him at @JoshSundquist.
"What a voice! I loved this book, every page." —Kelly Corrigan, New
York Times best-selling author of The Middle Place
"Inspiring. Courageous. Sometimes heartbreaking. The tough lesson
that less than a hundred percent is still all right." —John le
Carré, New York Times bestselling author of Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Spy
"I didn't want to put this book down. It was more than the amazing
story-it was the honesty of a voice that spoke, without a whiff of
melodrama, about loss and worry and determination."
—Elizabeth Strout, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Olive
Kitteridge
"Just Don't Fall is one of the most inspiring books I have ever
read-not to mention poignant and funny. If I ever find myself
wallowing in self-pity, I plan to reach for Josh Sundquist's
book." —A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The
Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically
"Josh Sundquist has not only written an inspirational memoir about
elegantly and deftly triumphing over adversity, but he has also
written a fascinating and hilarious one...incredible
energy...moving and deeply affecting." —Isabel Gillies, author
of the New York Times bestselling Happens Every Day
"A remarkable account of a young man's triumph over adversity. It
shows that disability need not be a barrier to great achievement.
This book is brimming with hope and humor, joy and courage, but
most of all love." —Daniel Tammet, New York Times bestselling
author of Born on a Blue Day
"His story made me laugh out loud and cry at the most unexpected
moments. He is funny, poignant, irreverent, and full of life."
—Donna VanLiere, New York Times bestselling author of Finding
Grace
"I finished this book with a profound sense of awe ... a
phenomenally gifted writer. Bravo for this original voice-the
memoir shelves shifted for Frank McCourt, and they will shift once
again for Josh Sundquist." —Elizabeth Hyde, author of In the
Heart of the Canyon and The Abortionist's Daughter
"An absolutely beautiful story of strength, integrity, and passion
for life. His wry humor and rich evocation of the people in his
life make this an entirely engrossing read, and his storytelling
gifts are clear. I look forward to reading whatever this talented
young writer comes up with next." —Marya Hornbacher, author
of Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia
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