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Inspirational speaker and Paralympic champion Jessica Long shares her story -- and powerful principles to help you find your own path to unconditional self-acceptance.. Jessica Long is one of the most compelling figures of our time. From having her lower legs amputated as a toddler, she has gone on to become one of history's most decorated athletes. Yet her true successes -- and struggles -- are not about winning medals or setting world records. "Our worth cannot be placed in external things -- our looks, job, or approval of others," she says. "No achievement will make us feel worthy unless we can love ourselves without judgment.". With Beyond the Surface, Jessica offers an intimate exploration of the hard-won lessons she learned on her extraordinary journey.