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Emmanuel's Dream

The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

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Emmanuel's Dream

By: Laurie Ann Thompson
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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Odyssey Honor Audiobook

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 13 to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing 400 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 offers a powerful celebration of triumphing over adversity.

Includes an author's note with more information about Emmanuel's charity.

©2015 Laurie Ann Thompson (P)2021 Listening Library Geography & Cultures Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Social Activists Sports & Outdoors Nonfiction Outdoor Dream Africa Kids

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"This powerful and winning...book tells the story of a young man overcoming the odds." (School Library Journal, starred review)

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