Publisher's Synopsis
Being unique can sometimes feel like a chore! Especially when you are at an age when looking, dressing, talking, and behaving like others is the "in thing" to do. But there is power in knowing who you are and standing boldly in that! Even when the mere act of standing is almost impossible to do physically! Imani is unlike other girls her age. Due to developing meningitis at birth, she received a life-saving surgery that resulted in her being a wheelchair user. This, however, has not hindered her from being an active, outgoing, caring young lady. While in Children's Church, Matthew 14 catches her attention; it is the account of Peter walking on water. Imani is unsure as to why the story continues to speak to her heart, "Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water." No matter what Imani does, she simply cannot shake the feeling that there is a message calling out to her from these verses. She feels as though she is on a quest to find clues to a puzzle she didn't even know existed. Do the verses mean she will one day walk again, or something else? Imani isn't entirely sure; all she knows is she is about to have a faith walk, unlike any other. Join Imani and her friends as they learn about their gifts, friendship, and the simplistic meaning of the word faith. A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR: When writing this book, I found myself challenging my own thoughts of how one may simplistically apply the word faith. I found myself drawn to Imani and her gift of compassion, gratitude, and faith. Even we as adults, need to pause and simply adjust our thinking about the important things in life like faith. The most profound review I received from a young reader of this book is, "Thank you for writing a book on faith that doesn't read boring like a Sunday school lesson!" Surprisingly, the largest group of readers are second graders. I envisioned the book's main group to be that of fourth through sixth graders. Imagine my delight when I realized much younger readers are gravitating towards it. Thank you from my heart for your support of my gift of writing. I hope to continue creating books that will indeed, "feed your mind one book at a time!
