19 steps up the mountain book read 15 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers dorothy and bob debolt founders of the non profit organiz. A blind paralyzed boy pictured on the front cover get out of his wheelchair for the first time inclines 19 steps up the family staircase his personal mount everest bob and dorothy believe that all their children disabled and able bodied should be able to reach a point when they can leave the house and make it on their own. The item 19 steps up the mountain the story of the debolt family by joseph p blank 19 steps up the mountain the story of the debolt family by joseph p blank. Boston university libraries services navigate linked data dashboard tools extras stats share social mail. Touching story easy to read book published by thriftbookscom user 20 years ago this is the story of the debolt family which adopted a large number of handicapped or otherwise challenged children and enabled the kids to achieve beyond most peoples expectations through tough love diligence and hard work