Messenger : The Legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and Heartsongs

English

ISBN: 0525951423

EAN: 9780525951421

Category: Biography & Autobiography / Literary/Social Science / People With Disabilities/Medical / Neurology/Biography & Autobiography / General/Family & Relationships / Children With Special Needs/

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 11/03/2009

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: Oprah Winfrey has called him an inspiration, Maya Angelou saw him as a kindred spirit and fellow poet, and Jimmy Carter described Mattie Stepanek as the most remarkable person I have ever known. When Jerry Lewis received his lifetime achievement award at the Oscars, footage of Mattie played behind him. Five years after his death from a rare neuromuscular disease, Mattie is still being celebrated for his indomitable spirit and message of hope. Now the world will get to know the full story of the poet, the peacemaker, the philosopher, and New York Times bestselling author in the first book to share all of the intimate details of his incredible life. In Messenger, Matties mother, Jeni Stepanek, recounts the years before Mattie got sick; how he handled the loss of his siblings from the same disease he had; his decision to spread the message of peace and hope; and how, when he became a celebrity, Jeni helped to keep him grounded, and remember to embrace being a kid. Including never-before- seen poems, journal entries, photos, and correspondence with famous friends, Messenger is an inspirational book about a life lived to the fullest. Not a day goes by when I dont receive e-mails and letters saying that Matties poetry and speeches are not enough-people want to know about him directly and intimately. I am thrilled to have joined with Dutton so that I can now tell all his fans the full story behind my son. - Jeni Stepanek,Good Morning America.

Messenger : The Legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and Heartsongs

Illustrated: No

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.26 inches

Width: 6.28 inches

Length: 9.3 inches

Weight: 19.4 oz

Pages: 336