HEARTS OF GOLD BROKEN BODIES:

Immeasurable Blessings

About The Book

Discover the extraordinary journey of Shawn and Jason Odle, two brothers born with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, a rare genetic disorder. Despite unimaginable challenges, their lives became a testament to perseverance, love, and unwavering faith.

Through the eyes of their devoted mother, Kathy Pounds Graham, this memoir reveals a powerful story of advocacy, resilience, and the fight for inclusion. From rural Mississippi to the national stage, Kathy’s unyielding determination helped pave the way for significant advancements in education, healthcare, and the rights of individuals with disabilities.

A heartfelt tribute to two remarkable lives, Hearts of Gold shines a light on the unseen struggles and triumphs of living with limitations. It’s a story that inspires us to see the beauty in every life, the strength in every challenge, and the power of faith in shaping a brighter future.

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AMAZON

BARNES & NOBLE

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Print length

42 pages

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Publisher

Citiofbooks, Inc.

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Dimensions

5 x 0.1 x 8 inches

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ISBN-13

979-8893916539

Kathy Pounds Graham

She was a pioneer in the fight for equality in the field of disabilities. She had a vision that her sons—and others like them—would have the same opportunities in life that their able-bodied peers enjoyed.

Because of her vision, dedication, determination, and faith in God, many opportunities for people with disabilities were created. Many of these opportunities, which she and her sons planted the seeds for, have now come to fruition—allowing individuals with disabilities to live, work, recreate, and participate in life alongside their peers.

Although her sons are no longer with us, Kathy continues the legacy they began together. She remains committed to educating the public about the world of disabilities through the eyes of herself and her sons, as they made history together.

She is the proud mother of two young men born with a rare disorder that limited their ability to live life as society typically expects. She became a fierce advocate in the fight for her sons’ right to live as normal a life as possible—and for the rights of all children with similar challenges.

Kathy is also a warrior in her faith, firmly believing that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and that He came to earth to die on the cross for the remission of humanity’s sins. A woman strong in faith and humble before her Lord and Savior, Kathy’s testimony will shine throughout the pages of this documentary about her sons’ lives, entitled Hearts of Gold: Broken Bodies, Immeasurable Blessings.

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