Description
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story--which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey--is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people--but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled. Thompson's lyrical prose and Qualls's bold collage illustrations offer a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity. Includes an author's note with more information about Emmanuel's charity.
Details
Author: |
Laurie Ann Thompson |
Illustrator: |
Sean Qualls |
ISBN 10: |
044981744X |
Pages: |
40 |
Publisher: |
Schwartz & Wade Books |
Publication Date: |
January 6, 2015 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
1.04lbs |
Age Group: |
Children (0 - 8) |
Grade Range: |
P-3 |
