A Chance in the World: An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a: New
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2012-01-09
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN
- 1595552634
- Book Title
- Chance in the World : an Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home
- Publisher
- Nelson Incorporated, Thomas
- Item Length
- 9.1 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Family & Relationships, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
- Topic
- Children's Studies, Personal Memoirs, General, Adoption & Fostering
- Item Weight
- 14.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Nelson Incorporated, Thomas
ISBN-10
1595552634
ISBN-13
9781595552631
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109087497
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chance in the World : an Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Children's Studies, Personal Memoirs, General, Adoption & Fostering
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
14.9 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-017143
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
A
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
362.73/3092 B
Synopsis
A Chance in the World is the unbelievably true story of a wounded and broken boy destined to become a man of resilience, determination, and vision. Through it all, Steve's story teaches us that no matter how broken our past, no matter how great our misfortunes, we have it in us to create a new beginning and to build a place where love awaits., "Pemberton's beautifully told story is a rags to richesjourney--beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that couldhave destroyed his life. But Steve's refusal to give in to those forces, andhis resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is anexample for many of us to follow." --Stedman Graham, Author, Educator Home is the place where our life stories begin. It is wherewe are understood, embraced, and accepted. It is a sanctuary of safety andsecurity, a place to which we can always return. Down in the dank basement,amid my moldy, hoarded food and worm-eaten books, I dreamed that my real home,the place where my story had begun, was out there somewhere, and one day I wasgoing to find it. Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives aterrifying existence. Caught in the clutches of a cruel foster family andsubjected to constant abuse, Steve finds his only refuge in a box of booksgiven to him by a kind stranger. In these books, he discovers new worlds he canonly imagine and begins to hope that one day he might have a differentlife--that one day he will find his true home. A fair-complexioned boy with blueeyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he is determined to unravel themystery of his origins and find his birth family. Armed with just a singleclue, Steve embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, only to learnthat nothing is as it appears. A Chancein the World is the unbelievably true story of a wounded and broken boydestined to become a man of resilience, determination, and vision. Through itall, Steve's story teaches us that no matter how broken our past, no matter howgreat our misfortunes, we have it in us to create a new beginning and to builda place where love awaits., "Pemberton's beautifully told story is a rags to richesjourney--beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that couldhave destroyed his life. But Steve's refusal to give in to those forces, andhis resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is anexample for many of us to follow." --Stedman Graham, Author, Educator Home is the place where our life stories begin. It is wherewe are understood, embraced, and accepted. It is a sanctuary of safety andsecurity, a place to which we can always return. Down in the dank basement, amid my moldy, hoarded food and worm-eaten books, I dreamed that my real home, the place where my story had begun, was out there somewhere, and one day I wasgoing to find it. Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives aterrifying existence. Caught in the clutches of a cruel foster family andsubjected to constant abuse, Steve finds his only refuge in a box of booksgiven to him by a kind stranger. In these books, he discovers new worlds he canonly imagine and begins to hope that one day he might have a differentlife--that one day he will find his true home. A fair-complexioned boy with blueeyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he is determined to unravel themystery of his origins and find his birth family. Armed with just a singleclue, Steve embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, only to learnthat nothing is as it appears. A Chancein the World is the unbelievably true story of a wounded and broken boydestined to become a man of resilience, determination, and vision. Through itall, Steve's story teaches us that no matter how broken our past, no matter howgreat our misfortunes, we have it in us to create a new beginning and to builda place where love awaits.
LC Classification Number
HV983.P46 2012
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A great story of perseverence.
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Avery good read as well as a tearjerker
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- a***a (346)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis hardback book is of the highest quality, has a fine appearance , arrived in perfect condition, and is an excellent value. On what I was not asked about this time, communicating with the seller would have required using email outside of the eBay system, because they do not accept eBay messages, the book was well packed in a purpose-designed cardboard box, the shipping was faster than I expected for the bound media rate, and the book was exactly as described and pictured.Tameshigiri - The History and Development of Japanese Sword Testing by Sesko (#282906424466)
- s***s (139)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseThis is an outstanding seller to deal with. Fair prices that are more than reasonable in this economy. The product is in better condition than described, a true value for my money. Packaged and shipped well shows seller has concern for the products he sells to arrive in excellent condition. The seller is friendly and communicates timely with his customers. I highly recommend this seller and would do business again anytime. Thank you!Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventures, Vol. 4: One Vision: Used (#285054122196)