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Jeni Stepanek
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Jeni Stepanek
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Oprah Winfrey has called him an inspiration, Maya Angelou saw him as a kindred spirit and fellow poet, and Jimmy Carter described Mattie Stepanek as the "most remarkable person I have ever known". When Jerry Lewis received his lifetime achievement award at the Oscars, footage of Mattie played behind him.
Five years after his death from a rare neuromuscular disease, Mattie is still being celebrated for his indomitable spirit and message of hope. Now the world will get to know the full story of the poet, the peacemaker, the philosopher, and the New York Times best-selling author in the first audiobook to share all of the intimate details of his incredible life.
©2009 Jeni Stepanek (P)2009 OasisListeners also enjoyed...
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Loved Jeni telling Mattie’s story
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