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The much-loved star of the hit TV series Life Goes On--who has single-handedly transformed America's image of the mentally handicapped--shares his remarkable story. Chris Burke gave extensive promotion to the hardcover through Warner Communications, McDonald's, and the National Down's Syndrome Society. Photographs.
Book Synopsis A Special Kind of Hero by : Chris Burke
Download or read book A Special Kind of Hero written by Chris Burke and published by Dell. This book was released on 1993 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The much-loved star of the hit TV series Life Goes On--who has single-handedly transformed America's image of the mentally handicapped--shares his remarkable story. Chris Burke gave extensive promotion to the hardcover through Warner Communications, McDonald's, and the National Down's Syndrome Society. Photographs.
Chris Burke became one of America’s favorite personalities when he starred as "Corky" on the hit ABC television series "Life Goes On." Not since Helen Keller has one person so thoroughly changed the way the world views people with disabilities. Twenty-five years earlier, when Chris was born with Down syndrome, doctors advised his parents to put him in an institution. Instead, they showered him with love, and encouraged him to reach for his dreams. This is Chris’s story, and the story of his family’s love and determination. Here he tells what it’s really like to grow up with Down syndrome…how he pursued his seemingly impossible show business goals...and how he has dedicated his life to helping people with special needs, especially those with what he calls "Up Syndrome." Profoundly inspirational, "A Special Kind of Hero" is a triumphant story of courage and hope that proves Chris’ motto: "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goal." "A poignant, joyful and inspirational story." —Literary Guild "Excellent…fascinating…a realistic portrait of an intriguing individual." —Down Syndrome News
Book Synopsis A Special Kind of Hero by : Chris Burke
Download or read book A Special Kind of Hero written by Chris Burke and published by Backinprint.com. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chris Burke became one of America’s favorite personalities when he starred as "Corky" on the hit ABC television series "Life Goes On." Not since Helen Keller has one person so thoroughly changed the way the world views people with disabilities. Twenty-five years earlier, when Chris was born with Down syndrome, doctors advised his parents to put him in an institution. Instead, they showered him with love, and encouraged him to reach for his dreams. This is Chris’s story, and the story of his family’s love and determination. Here he tells what it’s really like to grow up with Down syndrome…how he pursued his seemingly impossible show business goals...and how he has dedicated his life to helping people with special needs, especially those with what he calls "Up Syndrome." Profoundly inspirational, "A Special Kind of Hero" is a triumphant story of courage and hope that proves Chris’ motto: "Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goal." "A poignant, joyful and inspirational story." —Literary Guild "Excellent…fascinating…a realistic portrait of an intriguing individual." —Down Syndrome News
True stories of eleven modern youths who have faced various crises, including death, with exemplary courage.
Book Synopsis A Special Kind of Courage by : Geraldo Rivera
Download or read book A Special Kind of Courage written by Geraldo Rivera and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1976 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True stories of eleven modern youths who have faced various crises, including death, with exemplary courage.
Acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul brings the inspirational words from his songs to the pages of a new picture book! Based on his award-winning family album of the same name, The Hero in You introduces kids to thirteen real-life American heroes. From Chief Joseph to Rosa Parks, their remarkable, heroic lives motivate and encourage us to aim high and try our best. Also included is a special edition CD of The Hero in You with 14 songs and exclusive introductory tracks from Ellis Paul. Readers can listen along to the lyrical book text, then read additional facts about the heroes on each spread.
Book Synopsis The Hero In You by : Ellis Paul
Download or read book The Hero In You written by Ellis Paul and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul brings the inspirational words from his songs to the pages of a new picture book! Based on his award-winning family album of the same name, The Hero in You introduces kids to thirteen real-life American heroes. From Chief Joseph to Rosa Parks, their remarkable, heroic lives motivate and encourage us to aim high and try our best. Also included is a special edition CD of The Hero in You with 14 songs and exclusive introductory tracks from Ellis Paul. Readers can listen along to the lyrical book text, then read additional facts about the heroes on each spread.
Relates how, after years of unhappiness and hospitalizations for alcoholism, Bill Wilson followed his inner vision and co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935.
Book Synopsis Bill W. by : Tom White
Download or read book Bill W. written by Tom White and published by Boyds Mills Press. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates how, after years of unhappiness and hospitalizations for alcoholism, Bill Wilson followed his inner vision and co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935.
