Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
By Midas / November 12, 2017 / 3 Comments / Empowerment
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.
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inspirational story This is a lovely story, beautifully illustrated. I sent it to my daughter-in-law who teaches a class for disabled children. She said that they loved the story and that it evoked more conversation than anything she has yet read to them.
Well written, compelling and inspiring. Five stars! This is such a beautiful, true story about overcoming obstacles and perseverance. I was moved to tears by it and my son loves it. I give this book my highest recommendation and an unequivocal 5 stars. Well written, compelling, and inspiring.
Gain a new perspective on overcoming obstacles. Gain a new perspective on overcoming obstacles by reading this biographical book about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah.