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On My Own Two Feet: The Journey from Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life

Book by Amy Purdy · 5 quotes · Independent, Enough, Life

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“Happy and independent—that’s how I felt during this time. I loved my flexible schedule. I loved the healing arts. I loved the amount of money I could make. And even though I’d never imagined I’d be back in Vegas, I also loved being close to my family.”

“I was becoming more independent. And I was ready to take the next step toward more freedom, toward exploring the many items on my bucket list. I was continuously aware that I’d been given a second chance at life—and I chose to stay—so I intended to pack in as much excitement on my journey as I could. And I kept remembering that voice, that intuitive sense I felt that compelled me to do something different.”