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A Review of: Within My Grasp: A Double Amputee's True Story

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Within My Grasp: A Double Amputee's True Story By: Mike Penketh, with Marti Smiley Childs and Jeff March Genre: Autobiography/ Personal Growth 224 pages Publisher: EditPros LLC  Publication Date: April 2013 Buy it: Amazon B&N * I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: What would you do if you found yourself awakening from a deep slumber to discover that your hands were missing? How would you eat, or drink? How would you brush your teeth? How would you change your clothes? How would you turn a door knob? How would you answer the phone? How would you sign a check, or a form? The frustrations are endless, but survival is a human instinct, so you would have to figure out how to perform essential functions, or have someone do them for you. The innate instinct for survival can get you by, but the human spirit and a strong sense of determination can help you overcome obstacles at a much faster pace. American Airlines...