Emmanuels Traum

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah’s inspiring true story – made into a film called Emmanuel’s Gift, narrated by Oprah Winfrey – is simply remarkable. Born in Ghana, West Africa, without a tibia in his right leg, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was rejected by most people – but not by his mother, who taught him to fight for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel skipped two miles to school, he learned to play soccer, left home at thirteen to care for his family, and eventually became a cyclist. In 2001 he drove an incredible 645 kilometers across Ghana and spread his powerful message: Disability does not mean inability. Emmanuel is still committed to helping people with disabilities today. Thompson’s narrative fiction and Quall’s powerful illustrations powerfully celebrate triumphing over adversity. Includes an author’s note with more information about Emmanuel’s charity.