Emmanuels Dream

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This picture book biography tells the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who bicycled across Ghana nearly 400 miles with only one leg With that achievement he forever changed how his country treats people with disabilities, and he shows us all that one person is enough to change the world. Free Download Emmanuels Dream Author Laurie Ann Thompson For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr Inspiring story about a boy in Ghana considered cursed for being born with a deformed leg who goes on to become an activist for the rights of disabled people.A story of humility and courage written in prose as spare and powerful as the dream itself Simply astonishing Go, EmmanuelThis inspiring picture book by author Laurie Ann Thompson tells the moving true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a young man born with a severe disability in rural Ghana who nonetheless bicycled across the entire country, raising awareness for disabled people throughout Africa and around the world The book opens with a touching tableau a beautiful baby boy has been born, but with only one strong leg We can see the despair in the father s posture and the fear in the mother s eyes as she looks a This inspiring picture book by author Laurie Ann Thompson tells the moving true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, a young man born with a severe disability in rural Ghana who nonetheless bicycled across the entire country, raising awareness for disabled people throughout Africa and around the world The book opens with a touching tableau a beautiful baby boy has been born, but with only one strong leg We can see the despair in the father s posture and the fear in the mother s eyes as she looks at the baby s father Disabled children in Ghana were not only considered worthless they were considered a curse, and the baby s father soon abandons the family The mother s hope is seen in her naming the baby Emmanuel, which means God is with us Emmanuel s mother refuses to allow her child to become a beggar, as was the custom for disabled people in Ghana instead she helps him to become self sufficient, hopping to school, two miles each w...Love these inspiring true stories Emmanuel showed his country and the world that being disabled doesn t mean being unable to do anything Imagine he rode a bicycle across Ghana, with only one leg I couldn t do it with two This is a perfect read...It s important to teach our children that being different is an opportunity This beautiful picture book does just that Social justice efforts are incredibly worthwhile and should be an integral part of each person s life Read this book to show younger generations that anything is possible.This inspirational picture book biography is simply and beautifully told, enhanced bold, emotional collage illustrations Author s note includes information about Emmanuel s charity.This book starts off a sad true story but it becomes uplifting amazing story of courage and perseverance Emmanuel s Dream is an inspirational story about a boy who refuses to be overcome by his disability Others tell him he should just become a beggar, but he is determined to be the best he can be The illustrations are absolutely beautiful, and the story flows well Stude...bookaday What a wonderful true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah born with a disfigured leg in Ghana At the time of his birth some people believed it was a curse This is a story about perseverance and th...Beautiful true story about one man who didn t give up, no matter the odds Loved the text, loved the illustrations, loved the story picture book trifecta.

Emmanuels Dream
  • English
  • 11 June 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 40 pages
  • 044981744X
  • Laurie Ann Thompson
  • Emmanuels Dream