Publisher's Synopsis
My name is Judy Ellen Jensen, and I am the author of I'm an Overcomer. My book will demonstrate how you can be a role model at any age. Being kind and helpful to those with special needs is one of the first steps. An inspiring children's book for ages 5-12 about my life in an electric wheelchair. After getting the polio virus at age 2, my life would be changed forever. I would learn to live in a new world, unable to walk. Some find it hard to understand how to treat people with disabilities, especially children. But once they learn how strong and determined I am and how much their help is appreciated, they soon see how I have found joy in my life and can do the same for others despite any challenges I face. This book also helps children to understand that faith plays a crucial role in never feeling alone and overcoming life's challenges.•Written to teach you how to be understanding, helpful and considerate of people with special needs.• •Illustrated by children ages 6-11 who personally know me. You'll be sure to smile each time you see them. •· •The story-line offers engaging questions that challenge readers to think about their lives and how to understand those with special needs. •Understand who I am and how I have become the person I am today. •Enjoy learning how I trained and take care of my cat May May.• •Adapting my hobbies to meet my special needs. •Exploring the incredible people who helped make it all possible, discovering what kinds of things bring me daily joy, and more! •Activities I enjoy regularly. My book, I'm An Overcomer, is for anyone, especially children, who want to experience a personal portrait of an independent, joyful, victorious, faith and purpose-filled life with a significant physical disability. This book will demonstrate how to love and treat people with disabilities.
