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Burned on 100 percent of his body as a young boy, John O'Leary was given a 1 percent chance of survival. Thirty years later, he is a best-selling author, nationally known speaker, beloved husband, and dedicated father. Once controlled by addiction, Todd Crandell is now an addiction counselor -- and a world-class Ironman triathlete. Born with no arms or legs, Nick Vujicic fought back from the brink of suicide to become a faith-driven motivational speaker admired by people around the world. These are just three of the inspiring lives featured in (Extra) Ordinary: More Inspirational Stories of Everyday People -- tales of individuals who started out as "ordinary" but have proven to be anything but.Each of the people featured in (Extra) Ordinary reminds us of the depth of human potential and calls us to find our own strength to make our mark on the world around us.