![]() An author’s note tells of Emmanuel’s continued disability rights activism. An understated narrative emphasizes Emmanuel’s spirit and persistence in addition to his physical abilities, while the stylized illustrations are full of emotion. After his mother’s death, he decided to honor her last words by showing that being disabled doesn’t mean being unable, and, after much organization and planning, embarked on a bike ride across Ghana: 400 miles in 10 days, with one strong leg. Time and again he encountered people who assumed he couldn’t do much because of his disability. “Emmanuel had a sharp mind, a bold heart, and one strong leg.” At 13, he left home for the city of Accra in Ghana to earn money to help support his family. “He learned to crawl and hop, to fetch water and climb coconut trees.” When he grew too heavy for her to carry, he hopped two miles to school and two miles home again. Despite many challenges that he faced in his life, he was able to reach all of his dreams and change the conversation and perceptions following disabled people in Africa and around the world. ![]() ![]() He was born with only one leg in Ghana, Africa. This book is about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. ![]() Born with only one functioning leg, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah grew up with a mother who focused on his abilities. Emmanuels Dream is written by Laurie Ann Thompson and Sean Qualls. ![]()
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