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From Blind Man to Ironman (Paperback)
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From Blind Man to Ironman (Paperback)
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Haseeb Ahmad started to lose his sight at 10 years old. He knew his
eyesight wasn't normal, but the medical profession failed to
diagnose the degenerative eye disease which left him completely
blind by the age of 20. As his eyesight continued to rapidly
deteriorate he struggled to come to grips with what was happening
to him - and there were no answers for several years. He got no
help at school and home life proved tough too. Things seemed to
spiral out of control and the future looked bleak. He did his best
to feel his way through the next 7 years of his life until finally
his eye condition was diagnosed in 1987 when he was 17 years old.
After being registered totally blind following diagnosis, Haseeb
faced more than his fair share of personal challenges - would he
get to university? Would he work, have a family and career? If
there was anything to learn about Haseeb it is that he has an
abundance of grit, determination and a bountiful supply of humour.
His positivity and zest for life has ensured that whatever the
challenge, whatever the barrier, he never gives up. Many years
later, at the age of 38, Haseeb found himself applying to join the
GB Paratriathlon squad, medalling at national and international
competitions and then breaking the world Blind Ironman record on
2nd October 2016. This is a personal journey which will inspire and
motivate everyone of all ages and backgrounds. It is about refusing
to give up in order to achieve your dreams.
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