Seventeen-year old Ben Peyton has suffered a paralyzing on-ice, hockey injury. Doctors give Ben and his parents little hope of recovery. Against all odds, Ben vows to someday walk again--on his own. This is a true story of one boy's courage and commitment. It is a heartwarming and inspiring book about faith, hope, and courage.
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Ben Peyton is living proof that a body might break down, but that alone can't break the human spirit. -- Joe Schmit, KSTP-TV Sports Director
Ben Peyton's struggle to heal from his tragic hockey injury is a touching testament to the power of faith. -- U.S. Senator Norm Coleman
Ben's story is a real-life story of courage, love, and faith. You will cry and you will smile. -- U.S. Representative James Ramstad (MN-03)
Peter Rennebohm's book is an inspirational story that I will remember forever. -- Mark Sheffert, TWin Cities Business Monthly, Nov 2004
What Ben had to overcome was a true test of . . . his character . . . his faith. He is an inspiration. -- Lou Nanne, NHL player, coach, and executive
Ben Peyton's struggle to heal from his tragic hockey injury is a touching testament to the power of faith. -- U.S. Senator Norm Coleman
Ben's story is a real-life story of courage, love, and faith. You will cry and you will smile. -- U.S. Representative James Ramstad (MN-03)
Peter Rennebohm's book is an inspirational story that I will remember forever. -- Mark Sheffert, TWin Cities Business Monthly, Nov 2004
What Ben had to overcome was a true test of . . . his character . . . his faith. He is an inspiration. -- Lou Nanne, NHL player, coach, and executive
About the Author
Peter Rennebohm has won a number of awards for his short short stories, and had a first novel published in December, 20-04 titled, FRENCH CREEK. A second novel has been completed and is being submitted to publishers. Peter lives in Orono, Minnesota with his wife, Shari.
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Will leave the reader deeply moved,
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This review is from: Be Not Afraid: Ben Peyton's Story (Paperback)
Ben Peyton was a seventeen year old hockey player who received a crippling spinal cord injury during a game. Be Not Afraid: Ben Peyton's Story is a personal story of a young man whose experiences and courage document the endurance of the human will and spirit. Deftly written by Peter Rennebohm, Be Not Afraid is a very special and enthusiastically recommended biography that will leave the reader deeply moved both emotionally and spiritually.
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DECEMBER 22, 1996-THE WINTER SOLSTICE. For the Peyton family, the shortest day of the year became the longest of their lives. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sister Kenny, University Hospital, Christmas Eve, Mary Chapin, Good Lord New!
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DECEMBER 22, 1996-THE WINTER SOLSTICE. For the Peyton family, the shortest day of the year became the longest of their lives. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sister Kenny, University Hospital, Christmas Eve, Mary Chapin, Good Lord New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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