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    Messenger: The Legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and Heartsongs by Jeni Stepanek, Larry Lindner (With), Maya Angelou (Foreword by)

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    • Pub. Date: November 2009
    • 336pp
    • Sales Rank: 4,889
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      • Pub. Date: November 2009
      • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
      • Format: Hardcover, 336pp
      • Sales Rank: 4,889

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      Telling the story of Mattie as only his mother could, Jeni Stepanek recounts the intimate moments of her little boy’s life, a life that became larger than life as his message spread across the world.

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      Biography

      Jeni Stepanek is the mother of Mattie Stepanek, the New York Times best-selling author and humanitarian, who passed away in 2004 from Dysautonomic Mitochondrial Myopathy. Jeni lost three other children to that same neuromuscular disease and has the adult onset form herself. She holds a doctorate in early childhood special education and is an award-winning speaker, writer, and advocate. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.
       

      Larry Lindner has penned numerous best-selling books ranging from memoirs to health titles and has published a long-running nationally syndicated column in The Washington Post and a column in The Boston Globe. He lives in the Boston area with his wife and son.

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      Remember to play after every storm....by DC-Jellison

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      November 09, 2009: Messenger is written by Jeni Stepanek and is an excellent biography about the life of his son, Mattie J.T. Stepanek, the young author behind the bestselling collections of Heartsongs poetry & peace essays. It tells about Mattie's upbringing, his love for his family as well as extended family and friends, his hardships with having Dysautonomic Mitochondrial Myopathy, his incredible passion to live life and his dream to be a Peacemaker.

      I thought the book balanced well with the happy and sad stories of Mattie's life, including insights from his mom, the author. The book also shows the humorous & witty side of Mattie, even during some of his 'storms', and includes some of Mattie's published and never-before-published poems.

      I believe there is something we all can learn or relate from reading this book and grow from it. He had an extraordinary life and beaten many odds over the course of his young life before he passed away in June, 2004. During his life and after his death he gave people inspiration and hope. His Heartsongs live on in his books and people who met or learned from him.

      I highly recommend anyone to read this book. It is a celebration of a Messenger's life. And if you have not read any of Mattie's Heartsongs books, I encourage you to read them as well.

      Lastly, I feel strongly of Mattie's philosophy and encourage everyone to "Remember to play after every storm."

      A compelling saga of one family's dealing with a terminal illnessby Anonymous

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      November 03, 2009: I just finished reading Jeni Stepanek's wonderful biography of Mattie Stepanek's life and message. The novel beautifully outlines Mattie's trials and tribulations throughout his difficult life as told by his mother. This book shows that Mattie's message of hope and peace is universal and still pertinent in today's world. Jeni Stepanek has captured how Mattie came to be a peacemaker in his life through a superb narrative. This book is well worth your time and will truly change your perspective on life. Buy It!

      ~ A Fan and Supporter

      I Also Recommend: Reflections of a Peacemaker, Journey through Heartsongs, Heartsongs, Messenger, Heartsongs Collection.