Mar 05, 2020 highwire artist nik wallenda crossed nicauraguas active masaya volcano during the abc special volcano live. Several members of the family have lost their lives while training or performing. His ancestors have been circus performers since the 1700s and have been doing balancing acts without nets since karl wallenda, his greatgrandfather, made the family famous in the 1920s. A story of faith, family, and life on the line by nik wallenda signed. A story of faith, family, and life on the line faithwordshachette book group, june 4, 20, nik, a seventh generation descendant and member of the famous great wallendas, describes his faith as the ultimate balancing force in his lifeequalizing the pull of ego, fame and fortune. A story of faith, family, and life on the line paperback. When walking across niagara falls, he prayed aloud the entire time, and to keep his lust for glory and fame in check, nik returned to the site of his performance and spent three hours cleaning up trash left by the. Customs services and international tracking provided. Jun 25, 20 we are also proud to carry niks book, balance. One of the challenges of writing a book, wallenda commented.
Nik and erendira wallenda embrace for the cameras before heading to the helicopter to perform erendiras dangerous stunt over niagara falls on thursday, june 15, 2017. Read balance a story of faith, family, and life on the line by nik wallenda available from rakuten kobo. Balance by nik wallenda audiobook download christian. Ghost written by david ritz, the book details his family history, christian faith, and his circus career. Jun 08, 20 highwire artist nik wallenda plays a game called whoops. My greatgrandfather said, life is on the wire and everything else is just waiting, says nik nik wallendas life is always about keeping balance. Nik faces unique challenges as a normal guy with a notsonormal job. Nik wallenda, king of the high wire, doesnt know fear.
Nik wallenda is the seventh generation of great wallendas who trace their roots back to the austrohungarian empire in 1780. A story of faith, family, and life on the line paperback june 3, 2014 by nik wallenda author visit amazons nik wallenda page. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nik wallenda knows well that life is a balancing act. A story of faith, family and life on the line, debuts as he prepares to walk a wire across the grand canyon on. And he had to worry about a lot more than just keeping his balance. Niks cousin rick wallenda later told the chicago tribune that he had been told by rietta, who was at the top of the pyramid, that it was lijana who lost control. For nik, every walk is an expression of honor to his great grandfather, the legendary karl wallenda who brought the wallendas to america for the greatest show on earth. A story of faith, family, and life on the line, which can be purchased at a lower price at thriftbooks. Mar 26, 2017 nik s cousin rick wallenda later told the chicago tribune that he had been told by rietta, who was at the top of the pyramid, that it was lijana who lost control. This book is a wonderful story about the wallaneda family and nik wallendas background, upbringing. Wallenda is really juggling two books with balance one about.
When you live in a balance of your different aspects and priorities you move through life much easier and confidently. A story of faith, family, and life on the line by nik wallenda 20, hardcover at the best. Nik wallenda is a seventhgeneration member of the flying wallendas family. Highwire artist nik wallenda plays a game called whoops. Nik wallenda solidified his status as a masterclass high wire artist when. Its hard for people to relate to somebody who walks on a cable the size of a nickel, you know, a thousand feet in the air, nik says, and i understand that. Selfdescribed as the king of the wire, he is known for his highwire performances without a safety net. In 1962, the troupes famous sevenperson pyramid collapsed, killing two family members and paralyzing wallenda s uncle mario. Daredevil nik wallenda illustrates importance of balance in new book. A story of faith, family, and life on the line by nik wallenda 20, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
Nik wallenda crosses active volcano in longest and highest. When nik was four years old, he watched a video from 1978 of his great grandfather. And life on the line faithwordshachette book group, june 4, 20, nik. Balance hardcover book by nik wallenda with david ritz. Christ is the balance pole that keeps him from falling. Funambulist nik wallenda traversed a 1,500foot gorge near the grand canyon on a 2inchthick steel cable on sunday, carrying with. Nik wallenda is the author of the new book, balance. Nik wallenda is a seventhgeneration member of the flying wallenda s family. Nik is an entertainer who wants not only to thrill hearts, but to change hearts for christ. Nik wallenda on balancing the high wire and faith in god. Ritz got in tou ch with w allenda after his niag ara walk to pitch the idea.
As a seventh generation of the legendary wallenda family, he g. A story of faith, family, and life on the line bookshop. Biography of nik wallenda excerpt nikolas nik wallenda born january 24, 1979 is an american acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, and high wire artist. Balance by nik wallenda audiobook excerpt by hachetteaudio. A story of faith, family, and life on the line by nik wallenda. Official times square nik wallenda hat flexfit blackwhite. Nik wallenda explains how he maintains his balance today show. In balance, wallenda discusses his faith, his philosophy and the. A story of faith, family, and life on the line, was published by faithworks. It resonates from him when performing his highwire acts and when no one is looking.
If anyone has a working definition of balance its nik wallenda. Nik wallenda books list of books by author nik wallenda. Jun 28, 20 balance by nik wallenda last june, nik wallenda walked across niagara falls on a cable, just as he did last week in a stunning act a quarter mile above the little colorado river. Reprinted by permission of faithwords, an imprint of the hachette book group. Mar 03, 2020 one of the greatest athletes i know will spend tomorrow night doing something extraordinary. Daredevil nik wallenda illustrates importance of balance in. Daredevil stunt nik wallenda crosses grand canyon on high. Jun 28, 20 nik wallenda knows well that life is a balancing act.
Balance by nik wallenda overdrive rakuten overdrive. Flying wallenda family open up about accident daily mail online. In balance, wallenda discusses his faith, his philosophy and the enduring legacy of. Daredevil nik wallenda completed a historic highwire walk on a 2inch 5cm steel cable over the grand canyon on sunday and was greeted by wild cheers after his hairraising stunt. Nik wallenda is an entertainer who wants to not only thrill hearts, but to change hearts for christ. Exclusive interview with nik wallenda, king of the high.
A story of faith, family, and life on the line in our bookstore. One of the greatest athletes i know will spend tomorrow night doing something extraordinary. It resonates from him when performing and when no one is looking. Jun 24, 20 daredevil nik wallenda completed a historic highwire walk on a 2inch 5cm steel cable over the grand canyon on sunday and was greeted by wild cheers after his hairraising stunt.
Nik wallenda is a direct descendant of karl, whom he calls his role model and his biggest hero in life. Nik wallendathe flying wallendassigned book balance20. A reality show following wallendas feats aired on the science channel in 2012. As a seventh generation of the legendary wallenda family, he grew up performing. Available now from hachette audio as a digital download, and in hardcover and ebook editions from faith words. A story of faith, family, and life on the line by nik. Nik will personally sign and autograph this book before shipping out. Nik wallenda solidified his status as a masterclass high wire artist when he crossed niagara falls last year. As a seventh generation offspring of the legendary great wallendas, he grew up performing, entertaining, and pushing the boundaries of gravity and balance. Balance paperback book by nik wallenda nik wallenda. When nik was four years old, he watched a video from 1978 of his great grandfather, karl wallend. A reality show following wallenda s feats aired on the science channel in 2012.
When nik was four years old, he watched a video from 1978 of his great randfather, karl. Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affiliate program. When he was just four, he saw a video of his great grandfather stumble and fall to his death from a high wire. Daredevil nik wallenda completes highwire walk across grand. As readers might anticipate, nik wallendas new book about his career and famous family deals more with spiritual values and religion than the deathdefying feats on the high wire. A story of faith, family, and life on the line by nik wallenda 20140603 nik wallenda on. Balance by nik wallenda last june, nik wallenda walked across niagara falls on a cable, just as he did last week in a stunning act a quarter mile above the little colorado river. Nik holds numberous guiness world records and was the first to walk directly over niagara falls. Daredevil nik wallenda illustrates importance of balance. Daredevil nik wallenda completes highwire walk across. Jun 04, 20 nik wallenda solidified his status as a masterclass high wire artist when he crossed niagara falls last year.
As a seventh generation of the legendary great wallendas, he grew up performing, entertaining, and pushing the boundaries of gravity and balance. Astrology and natal chart of nik wallenda, born on 19790124. Exclusive interview with nik wallenda, king of the high wire. A story of faith, family, and life on the line, released this month by faithwords, wallenda discussed how his faith has influenced his personal life, his marriage, and his career goals.
Balance ebook by nik wallenda 9781455545506 rakuten kobo. A story of faith, family, and life on the line paperback nik wallenda, king of the high wire, doesnt know fear. A story of faith, family, and life on the line 9781455545490. Jun 25, 20 nik wallenda, king of the high wire, doesnt know fear. Highwire artist nik wallenda crossed nicauraguas active masaya volcano during the abc special volcano live. He acknowledged his battle with his own egothe urge to clamor after fame and fortuneand how spending time in the word has focused his. Meet the king of high wire, nik wallenda nik wallenda is a seventhgeneration member of the flying wallendas family of aerialists. Nik wallendathe flying wallendassigned book balance. Nik wallendas life is always about keeping balance. The book is just that, a story of balance of belief in god or whatever your higher power might be, those around you, and yourself. As a seventh generation of the legendary wallenda family, he grew up performing, entertaining, and pushing the boundaries of gravity and balance.