Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah (Hardcover)

from AR_bookbird

Great book to read to students about overcoming obstacles!

from pataustin

Set in Ghana, West Africa, this picture book biography tells the amazing story of Emmanuel, born with only one leg. His mother didn't let her child's disability get in his way. In fact, "Mama Comfort told him he could have anything but he would have to get it for himself." This, it turns out, was...

from chrisriggleman

An amazing read. It just seems mind boggling that Emmanuel was able to physically ride a bike let alone cross an entire country. His determination all stemmed from his mother who never gave up on him and always made him do things for himself. When the world gave up on Emmanuel he prominently show...

from Sullywriter

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.

from MeganSchneider

Emmanuel was born with unfortunate circumstances, some would even think "curses", but he never let that control him or his life. He worked hard, even when his mother fell sick he supported his family. But he wanted to go beyond just surviving he wanted to show everyone that having a disability do...