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Aug 30, 2022 · Filmmakers Lisa Lax and Nancy Stern capture Emmanuel Yeboah's heart, spirit, and determination through the 2005 documentary Emmanuel’s Gift, based on the true story of Emmanuel's life solely dedicated to making change. Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, the documentary follows Emmanuel on his journey to change the political and societal norms wrapped ...
About Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah *Odyssey Honor Audiobook* Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah’s inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel’s Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey—is nothing short of remarkable.
- Laurie Ann Thompson
- Hardcover
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story - which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey - is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people - but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams.
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- Laurie Ann Thompson
- January 26, 2021
- 11 minutes
Jan 6, 2015 · Editorial Reviews. 02/09/2015 Thompson (Be a Changemaker) presents a warm, matter-of-fact overview of the life of Emmanuel Ofofu Yeboah, born in Ghana in 1977: “Two bright eyes blinked in the light,/ two healthy lungs let out a powerful cry,/ two tiny fists opened and closed,/ but only one strong leg kicked.”
- $10.99
- 9780.4B
- Random House Children's Books
- 40
Mar 14, 2005 · Free Online Library: Emmanuel's Gift. by "Variety"; Business Arts and entertainment industries Motion pictures Movie reviews Printer Friendly 31,903,651 articles and books
ISBN: 9780449817445. Review Source: Africa Access. Buy at Powell's Books. SYNOPSIS: Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story--which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey--is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people--but not by his mother, who ...
Jan 6, 2015 · Laurie Ann Thompson, Sean Qualls (Illustrator) This picture book biography tells the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, who bicycled across Ghana--nearly 400 miles--with only one leg. With that achievement he forever changed how his country treats people with disabilities, and he shows us all that one person is enough to change the world.
