Heartsongs

Heartsongs PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739424735
Category : Muscular dystrophy in children
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
Mattie Stepanek began writing poetry and short stories at the age of three. Some of his poetry explores the uncensored reality of living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and with the grief associated with the loss of his three siblings to the same life-threatening condition. But most of his poems proclaim the innocent hope. profund wisdom, and delighful humor of childhood.

Heartsongs

Heartsongs PDF Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780739424735
Category : Muscular dystrophy in children
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Book Description
Mattie Stepanek began writing poetry and short stories at the age of three. Some of his poetry explores the uncensored reality of living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and with the grief associated with the loss of his three siblings to the same life-threatening condition. But most of his poems proclaim the innocent hope. profund wisdom, and delighful humor of childhood.

Journey Through Heartsongs

Journey Through Heartsongs PDF Author: Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0316390186
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 92

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Mattie J. T. Stepanek takes us on a Journey Through Heartsongs with more of his moving poems. These poems share the rare wisdom that Mattie has acquired through his struggle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and the death of his three siblings from the same disease. His life view was one of love and generosity and as a poet and a peacemaker, his desire was to bring his message of peace to as many people as possible.

Messenger

Messenger PDF Author: Jeni Stepanek
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101155655
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337

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The moving tribute to the young man Oprah Winfrey called "an inspiration"-told by the woman who raised him. Mattie Stepanek's Heartsongs books were a phenomenon. Not only did they hit the bestseller lists, but the books-and Mattie himself- were a source of inspiration to many, and brought him major recognition. Jimmy Carter described young Mattie Stepanek as "the most remarkable person I have ever known." In Messenger, Jeni Stepanek shares the inspiring story of her son's life. Mattie was born with a rare disorder called Dysautonomic Mitochondrial Myopathy, and Jeni was advised to institutionalize him. Instead, she nurtured a child who transformed his hardships into a worldwide message of peace and hope. Though Mattie suffered through his disease, his mother's disabilities, and the loss of his three older siblings, he never abandoned his positive spirit. His Heartsong- the word he used to describe a person's inner self-spread a philosophy that peace begins with an attitude and can spread to the entire world.

Loving Through Heartsongs

Loving Through Heartsongs PDF Author: Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786869466
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 90

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Book Description
attie J.T. Stepanek has won the hearts of millions with his inspiring poems from his first two New York Times bestsellers. Now he's ready to spread a little love with Loving Through Heartsongs, a beautiful collection of poems written about innocence and trusting love from a child's perspective. Mattie's struggle with muscular dystrophy has never kept him from feeling deep love for his family, friends, country, and faith-heartfelt emotions that are reflected throughout these pages.

Celebrate Through Heartsongs

Celebrate Through Heartsongs PDF Author: Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786869459
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Mattie J.T. Stepanek is an award-winning poet whose struggle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy has touched the lives of people nationwide. Celebrate Through Heartsongs, his fourth inspiring collection of poetry, features works written between the ages of three and eleven, and continues to spread Mattie's message of universal hope, peace, courage, and love. Fully illustrated by the poet, the collection will appeal to people of all ages, religions, and beliefs.

Hope Through Heartsongs

Hope Through Heartsongs PDF Author: Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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Book Description
The young poet and artist offers his latest collection of verses, centered on the theme of hope--for the individual, the community, and the world.

Just Peace

Just Peace PDF Author: Mattie J.T. Stepanek
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740786601
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 309

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Book Description
From a New York Times bestselling author, an inspirational world vision from the boy Jimmy Carter called “the most remarkable person I have ever known.” “I was touched by the depth of passion and awed by the firm resolve with which Mattie Stepanek pursued a dream that has evaded men and women throughout history. What began as a casual discourse . . . became a treasured and enlightening friendship that changed my life forever.” —Jimmy Carter Sometimes the most important messages come from the most unlikely places. Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a thirteen-year-old boy, made a difference before he died with his Heartsongs poetry series. He continues to impact the world through Just Peace. This poet, best-selling author, peace activist, and prominent voice for the Muscular Dystrophy Association fervently believed in world peace not just as a concept, but as a reality. Mattie was working on this manuscript with Jimmy Carter when he died in June 2004. Just Peace explores Mattie's concept of the world and all people as a unique mosaic of gifts. War and injustice shatter the mosaic, which can only be made whole again by planning and actively pursuing peace. The young visionary's essays, poetry, and photographs appear throughout the book. Just as important to the book and enlightening to the reader are Mattie's many correspondences, including his personal e-mails to and from former president Nobel Peace Laureate Jimmy Carter, Mattie's peace “hero” and role model, who has written a special forward for the book. Just Peace is an intimate portrait of a president, a young man of hope, and peace itself.

My Friend Jesus

My Friend Jesus PDF Author: Kathryn Slattery
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 1400322677
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Book Description
Introduce your children to the greatest friend they'll ever know. All Christian parents want their children to know and love the Lord. My Friend Jesus not only tells little ones the gospel story about Jesus, but also gently introduces them to a personal relationship with Jesus.

Reflections of a Peacemaker

Reflections of a Peacemaker PDF Author: Mattie J.T. Stepanek
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 0740756257
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 245

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Book Description
"Reflections of a Peacemaker" is the final collection Mattie was working on, and it includes unpublished poetry, photographs, and artwork spanning the decade from when he began writing at age three.

I Am Ill with Hope

I Am Ill with Hope PDF Author: Gommie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781914228575
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Book Description
In 2019 a young man left his life behind to search for meaning. He walked up and down the coastlines of England, noting down fragments of the conversations he had. These poems, drawn from his verbatim conversations, are the result.