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Author:

Stepanek, Jennifer Smith.

Title:

Messenger : the legacy of Mattie J.T. Stepanek and Heartsongs / Jeni Stepanek.

Publisher:

New American Library,

Copyright Date:

2010, c2009

Description:

324 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Stepanek, Mattie J. T.--(Mattie Joseph Thaddeus)
Poets, American--20th century--Biography.
Muscular dystrophy in children--Patients--Biography.
Authors with disabilities--Biography.
Children with disabilities--Biography.
Youth with disabilities--Biography.

Other Authors:

Lindner, Lawrence.
Angelou, Maya.

Notes:

Originally published in hardcover: New York : Dutton, 2009.

Contents:

Sunrise on the pier -- Morning coffee -- Pumpkin season -- Shaping Heartsongs -- Awakening after a close call -- Three wishes -- Mosaic of gifts -- Embracing each moment -- Breath of hope -- Believing in the journey -- Choice vows -- Ambassador of humanity -- Coming of age -- Afternoon tea -- Silent strength -- Whispers of peace -- Sunset.

Summary:

An inspiring look at Mattie Stepanek, a young man who embodied the best of human nature, touched millions, and worked tirelessly for peace--as told through the eyes of the woman who raised him.

ISBN:

0451231147
9780451231147

OCLC:

(OCoLC)555644929

Locations:

DFPC353 -- Ackley Public Library (Ackley)

WUPB305 -- Arnolds Park Public Library (Arnolds Park)

TAPB572 -- Fairfax Public Library (Fairfax)

DZPB423 -- Hubbard Public Library (Hubbard)

XYPC787 -- Eckels Memorial Library (Oakland)

BGPE251 -- Perry Public Library (Perry)

S2PA501 -- Sully Community Library (Sully)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

BYPB851 -- Zearing Public Library (Zearing)