I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams by Patrick Henry Hughes, Bryant Stamford (With), Patrick John Hughes (With)
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- Pub. Date: October 2008
- 240pp
- Sales Rank: 123,496
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: October 2008
- Publisher: Da Capo Press
- Format: Hardcover, 240pp
- Sales Rank: 123,496
- ISBN-13: 9780738212982
- ISBN: 0738212989
- Edition Description: None
Synopsis
As seen on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, the powerful story of young musician Patrick Henry Hughes and his courageous lessons for living with faith.
Publishers Weekly
Born with a complex of birth defects which led to malformed limbs, no eyes and more than a half-dozen surgeries in his first few years alone, wheelchair-bound University of Louisville student Hughes details a life overcoming enormous obstacles with hard work, devoted parents and a lifelong passion for music (he's even a Marching Cardinal, with the help of his father). Much of Hughes's story is also his dad's, and the straightforward narrative switches off between them, giving some dimension to otherwise flat prose (not necessarily a bad thing, as the remarkable story needs little adornment). Hughes's countless setbacks give stark life to perhaps-familiar lessons on acceptance and perseverance (chapter one: "When Life Gives You Lemons, Accept Them and Be Grateful"), but his spirit and triumphs also lead to lessons in pursuing your passion, giving love freely, and appreciating the people around your. For fans of television's Extreme Makeover Home Edition and the Grand Ole Opry, there's a behind-the-scenes chapter for each. A gentle evangelical streak comes out in occasional references to God, but the book is probably at its most parochial in the chapter, "Be the You Your Mother Would be Proud Of." Hughes's knowing but uplifting tone balances out the tragedies, making this an inspiring addition to the growing self-help-memoir shelf.
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Biography
Patrick Henry Hughes, a student at the University of Louisville, won Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award. He and his father, Patrick John Hughes, live in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Family triumph through tragedyby Anonymous
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May 16, 2009: Touching story of how love and determination can make "all things possible".
Family working together to make what seems unattainable goals become reality. An uplifting story to help those who read this book to realize their own potential.What A Storyby LindaLou22
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December 21, 2008: With multiple disabilities, this young man would have a right to self-pity, but he has none; instead of dwelling on what he can't do, he delights in life, enjoys what he CAN do, and celebrates all the gifts he's been given by God. He touches someone's hand, and, in being able to "see" what's beautiful about each person he meets, touches their heart, as well. There is incredible wisdom in this young man. You will never forget this book; but most importantly, you will never forget him.
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