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Unthinkable: The Scott Rigsby Story Audiobook
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9 seconds. That’s how long it took for Scott Rigsby’s life to come crashing down around him. 16 hours, 42 minutes, 46 seconds. That’s how long it took for Scott Rigsby to make history. One day when Scott Rigsby was eighteen years old, he was riding in the back of a pickup truck that was towing a three-ton trailer. When the trailer was clipped from behind by an eighteen-wheeler, Scott was thrown over the side and dragged 324 feet before being pinned under the trailer. Later, at the hospital, his right leg was amputated—the first of twenty-six surgeries he would endure over the next twelve years, including the loss of his other leg. Doctors said it would be more than a year before he could expect to walk again—let alone run. Nine years later, Scott did the unthinkable . . . On October 13, 2007, after arduous training, he became the first double-leg amputee using prosthetics ever to cross the finish line in the sporting world’s most grueling and prestigious event, the Ford Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Unthinkable documents Scott’s remarkable journey from the devastating crash that claimed both of his legs, and from his subsequent battle with depression and alcohol, to the dawning realization that God had a greater plan for his life. The unthinkable courage, determination, and faith Scott demonstrated in training for and competing in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon will inspire and amaze you.
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"Good story. Scott is honest and forthright about his shortcomings! His story is compelling! A must read."
— Pamela (4 out of 5 stars)
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" DEFINITELY a must read!! "
— Tina, 5/26/2013 -
" Very motivational and inspiring. "
— Susan, 11/17/2012 -
" Read for work. Pretty interesting story - but the way it was written, it really makes me hate the guy. He seems to be such a whiner and complainer (which he certainly has right to be) however, I thought that made the book less uplifting than it is supposed to be. "
— Rachel, 9/8/2012 -
" Just goes to show you how when life gives you "lemons" make lemonade! "
— Robert, 7/31/2012 -
" A bit too religious for my tastes, but an inspiring story nonetheless. "
— Meghan, 3/21/2012 -
" fun read for triathletes or for people who put their lives in God's hands... or both. "
— Joe, 1/18/2012 -
" Great story, worth every minute. We all need hope, and trusting God will always pay bid dividends. "
— Duane, 6/17/2011 -
" His story was a bit hidden behind all of the religious underpinnings. I wish he would have taken a different tone rather than giving God credit for all of his amazing accomplishments. It was a bit much for my tastes. "
— Jenna, 4/9/2011 -
" Inspiring story of struggle. "
— Katherine, 8/23/2010
About the Authors
Scott Rigsby is the founder of the Scott Rigsby Foundation, a Georgia-based nonprofit organization that exists to inspire and enable physically challenged individuals and athletes. In 2008, he was named World Vision’s Advocate for Children with Disabilities. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jon Gauger is the announcer for Dr. Paul Nyquist’s weekly teaching program, Moody Presents. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to thirty countries covering stories for Moody Radio. Gauger has also done extensive freelance voice-over work, including a number of audiobook projects.
About Jon Gauger
Jon Gauger is the announcer for Dr. Paul Nyquist’s weekly teaching program, Moody Presents. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to thirty countries covering stories for Moody Radio. Gauger has also done extensive freelance voice-over work, including a number of audiobook projects.