Defining Moments: Overcoming Challenges features inspiring narratives of people who overcame seemingly insurmountable physical challenges to achieve prominence. Young readers will meet the dynamic FDR, who stood up against the grip of polio to lead a nation through war and the Depression. From Bethany Hamilton surfing competitively despite a loss of limb to Michael J. Fox refusing to let Parkinson's disease derail his acting career, each book is a story of conviction, leadership, and courage. Full-color photographs and timelines enhance the rich narrative text.
