"There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women."
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About Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy is an American actress, model, and snowboarder who gained international attention for her achievements as a Paralympic athlete. Despite losing both of her legs below the knee at the age of 19 due to meningitis, she went on to co-found Adaptive Action Sports, a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing people with physical disabilities to action sports. Purdy has won numerous medals in snowboarding events and competed in the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games, where she won a bronze medal. She is also known for her appearances on TV shows like "The Amazing Race" and "Dancing with the Stars."
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