The Paralympic gold-medalist, world champion swimmer, ESPY winner, and NBC Sports commentator uses her extraordinary story to equip others to meet whatever challenges they face in life.
On January 21, 2008, a routine medical procedure left Mallory Weggemann paralyzed from her waist down. Less than two years later, Mallory had broken eight world records, and by the 2012 Paralympic Games, she held fifteen world records and thirty-four American records. Two years later a devastating fall severely damaged her left arm, yet Mallory refused to give up. After two reconstructive surgeries and extended rehab, she won two golds and a silver at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships. And perhaps most significantly, she found confidence, independence, and persevering love as she walked down the aisle on her wedding day.
Mallory's extraordinary resilience and uncompromising commitment to excellence are rooted in her resolve, perseverance, and sheer grit. In this remarkable new book, Mallory shares the lessons she learned by pushing past every obstacle, expectation, and limitation that stood in her way, including the need to:
- redefine limitations;
- remember that healing is not chronological;
- be willing to fail;
- and embrace your comeback.
Mallory's story reminds us that whatever circumstances we face, we have the capacity to face down whatever challenges, labels, or difficulties confront us--and to do so on our own terms.
Endorsements
“Limitless teaches us about the grit and tenacity it takes to keep coming back and harnessing the inner power to realize our own limitless potential.”
—Billie Jean King, Founder, Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative
“Sharing her journey with authenticity and vulnerability, Mallory doesn’t just bring us into her heart—she empowers us to reflect on our own journey, finding the power that exists when we honor our truth. At its core, Limitless is a reminder to all of us of the strength of the human spirit to overcome circumstance.”
—Frank Marshall, Five-time academy award-nominated filmmaker and member of the US Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame
“Mallory is a hero and an inspiration in every sense of the word. Her story is written with such truth and authenticity, it will have you crying, laughing, and learning all at the same time. In these pages, she shares the true power of showing all those around you, including yourself, grace and forgiveness. Mallory’s story, heart, passion, and faith will leave you feeling like you, too, can change the world.”
—Missy Franklin Johnson, Five-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Author of Relentless Spirit
“Mallory has embodied the true sense of overcoming any obstacle that presents itself. Whether physical or mental, Limitless teaches us all that choosing hope over fear will conquer anything. Such a great reminder for anyone at any age . . . it is our responses not our circumstances that ultimately define us in the end. This universal message is a must-read for the world today.”
—Christine Farrell, CEO, Washington Speakers Bureau
“It’s said, the measure of a person is not whether they fall but how they get back up and continue forward. In Limitless, Mallory shares her story of how she refused to allow circumstance to define her, but rather utilized it to redefine limitations and pave her own path forward. I have been fortunate to hear Mallory speak to many groups within Delta, and I am thrilled many more people will come to know her inspirational story. Now, more than ever, we need Mallory’s message of hope and determination in overcoming adversity. Limitless will not only inspire you but empower you to find your own inherent strength within.”
—Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines
“Limitless is a beautiful and powerful journey of the human spirit that teaches us good will always overcome and our limits in life should only come from within ourselves.”
—Kyle Carpenter, USMC Medal of Honor Recipient and National Bestselling Author of You Are Worth It