On November 30, 2002, former BC premier Mike Harcourt slipped off the rail-less deck of his Pender Island cottage while carrying two buckets of water to top off the hot tub. Pitched forward by the weight of the full buckets, he tumbled down the rocky slope of a six-metre cliff and landed face down in the ocean, deep in shock and barely alive. The series of events that followed permanently altered Mike Harcourt's life, setting the stage for a remarkable comeback. "Plan B" is the inspirational story of Harcourt's fight to ...
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On November 30, 2002, former BC premier Mike Harcourt slipped off the rail-less deck of his Pender Island cottage while carrying two buckets of water to top off the hot tub. Pitched forward by the weight of the full buckets, he tumbled down the rocky slope of a six-metre cliff and landed face down in the ocean, deep in shock and barely alive. The series of events that followed permanently altered Mike Harcourt's life, setting the stage for a remarkable comeback. "Plan B" is the inspirational story of Harcourt's fight to recover from this near-fatal accident that doctors initially thought could leave him permanently confined to a wheelchair. His personal story shares the intimate details of his accident, and reveals his relentless optimism in the face of enormous physical and emotional challenges. Today, Mike Harcourt walks without the aid of support, has resumed driving a car, and remains fully engaged in the projects that matter to him. His pragmatic gifts for problem solving and goal setting have much to teach all of us about turning our lives around, even in the most awful circumstances. Mike Harcourt's story has already touched thousands of people and has motivated many to look for ways of being positive without being superficial, to find choices and the courage to make them instead of feeling stuck, and to transform their nightmare into a dream. Full of hope and inspiration, Plan B shows how anyone can rise above life's serious and unexpected challenges, through one man's powerful personal story. Harcourt's accident and subsequent rehabilitation and recovery have connected him with disability issues, sustainable cities, and the wonder of his natural surroundings in a profound and deeply personal way. Readers will marvel at how this self-confessed "recovering politician" has reshaped his career to become an international figure in such areas as environmental issues, aboriginal rights, the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and the preservation of North America's wilderness.
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Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0470835044. Signed by Author; Slight edge wear.; Signed by author on title page. A bright, solid book DJ in protective Mylar sleeve, unclipped.; 0.79 x 9.45 x 4.72 Inches; 244 pages; "Mike Harcourt is an exceptional person who has tirelessly dedicated his life to public service and making a difference in the lives of others. His courage, determination and inspiration were evident as he dealt with a potentially devastating spinal cord injury. 'Plan B' is the story of how Mike turned tragedy into triumph to overcome his situation and make the best of it, and in turn inspire many other people with SCI. Mike's story applies to anyone who is faced with a challenge in life and is looking for encouragement along the way." An accidental fall from his island home into the Pacific Ocean could have been tragic but his wife, Becky, found him floating face down before the water could finish what the fall had started. Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation "As an adolescent, fellow student and journalist, I've known Mike Harcourt for more than 45 years. He has been unchanging, nothing less than the best of the values I want for my country the personification of civility, decency, compassion and a determination to build a better world. "
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Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0470835044. Signed by Author; DJ is lightly faded on back foredge.; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. Signed by the author on the title page.; 9.1 X 6.3 X 1.0 inches; 244 pages; "Mike Harcourt is an exceptional person who has tirelessly dedicated his life to public service and making a difference in the lives of others. His courage, determination and inspiration were evident as he dealt with a potentially devastating spinal cord injury. 'Plan B' is the story of how Mike turned tragedy into triumph to overcome his situation and make the best of it, and in turn inspire many other people with SCI. Mike's story applies to anyone who is faced with a challenge in life and is looking for encouragement along the way." An accidental fall from his island home into the Pacific Ocean could have been tragic but his wife, Becky, found him floating face down before the water could finish what the fall had started. Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation "As an adolescent, fellow student and journalist, I've known Mike Harcourt for more than 45 years. He has been unchanging, nothing less than the best of the values I want for my country the personification of civility, decency, compassion and a determination to build a better world. "
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Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0470835044. Signed by Author; Slight edge wear, short crease top front flap of DJ; A bright, solid book DJ in protective Mylar sleeve, unclipped.; 0.79 x 9.45 x 4.72 Inches; 244 pages; "Mike Harcourt is an exceptional person who has tirelessly dedicated his life to public service and making a difference in the lives of others. His courage, determination and inspiration were evident as he dealt with a potentially devastating spinal cord injury. 'Plan B' is the story of how Mike turned tragedy into triumph to overcome his situation and make the best of it, and in turn inspire many other people with SCI. Mike's story applies to anyone who is faced with a challenge in life and is looking for encouragement along the way." An accidental fall from his island home into the Pacific Ocean could have been tragic but his wife, Becky, found him floating face down before the water could finish what the fall had started. Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation "As an adolescent, fellow student and journalist, I've known Mike Harcourt for more than 45 years. He has been unchanging, nothing less than the best of the values I want for my country the personification of civility, decency, compassion and a determination to build a better world. "
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Good. Hardcover Good Ships From Canada Sewn binding Cloth over boards Audience: General/trade 244 Pages From the Inside Flap: An inspiring and revealing memoir by one of Canada s most revered public figures On November 30, 2002, former BC premier Mike Harcourt slipped off the rail-less deck of his Pender Island cottage, tumbled down the rocky slope of a six-metre cliff and landed face down in the ocean, deep in shock and barely alive Plan B is the inspirational story of Harcourt s fight back from this near-fatal accident that doctors initially thought could leave him permanently confined to a wheelchair Today, Mike Harcourt walks without the aid of support, has resumed driving a car, and remains fully engaged in the projects and causes that matter to him Readers will marvel at how this self-confessed "'"recovering politician"'" has created his Plan B, reshaping his career and creating a new life that is more rewarding than ever His relentless optimism in the face of enormous physical and emotion.