Author: Patrick Henry Hughes with Patrick John Hughes and Bryant Stamford
Narrator: Paul Michael Garcia, Malcolm Hillgartner and Grover Gardner
Unabridged: 7 hr 27 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Published: 10/20/2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
As featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Oprah, this is the powerful story of young, blind musician and his courageous lessons for living with faith. Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled. But he was also blessed with exceptional musical talent, able to play the piano at the age of two. Now, at age nineteen, he is a nationally known pianist, singer, and trumpeter who has performed at the Kennedy Center. But hes best known for playing in the University of Louisville marching band, while his devoted father pushes him in formation in his wheelchair. With determined optimism and courage, Hughes has made I am potential his mantra and defied the impossible at every turn. His life journey will prove inspirational for anyone facing challenges in their own life.
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