Charlie's Touchdown [Paperback]

Mary Jo Stopher (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 476 pages
• Publisher: 1st Book Library (February 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588204774
• ISBN-13: 978-2080701664
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,972,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Story to Touch Your Heart and Change Your Life, November 21, 2002

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Edward Gomez (Bogata, Columbia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charlie's Touchdown (Paperback)

I'm 19 years old, from Bogata, Columbia. As I read Charlie's Touchdown I was very interested in the medical aspects of Charlie's condition. Little did I realize just how much this book was going to change my life forever. The wonderful attitude of this young boy during his 14 short years on this earth and the deep faith of his mother touched my heart deeply. I could see the obvious suffering of Charlie and his family, but as I read on hardly able to put the book down, I could truly see
how God can take an obvious tragedy and turn it into something beautiful if only we love and have faith placing all things in God's capable hands. My faith was not what it should have been, but after reading Charlie's story I can tell you it has increased a hundredfold. I wish I could have known Charlie, but thanks to Mary Jo, I now feel like I do. Not only has my faith deepened in this wonderful God we have, but by the time I finished this book I knew without any doubt in my mind that I wanted to become a physician, not only to help relieve suffering, but to help those who's suffering seems almost unbearable to know that there truly is such a thing as redemptive suffering and I believe with all my heart that Charlie is responsible for the saving of many souls. I only pray that my life's work as a physician and healer of the body can also bring about a comfort and healing to the soul. I begin my studies to become a doctor later this year. Thanks Charlie, you just scored another big TOUCHDOWN because your beautiful story has changed my life forever and brought me closer to Jesus.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE, October 28, 2001

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Conrad G. Bachmann "Performers Governor of Th... (Woodland Hills,, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charlie's Touchdown (Paperback)

This is the most hearwarming profound diary of a loving child and his family that reachs in and grabs your heart and won't let go. Mary Jo and Charlie's journey made me take a look at my own life. This is a "get me a box of tissue" next to the fireplace, and trust me, you will not put it down story. The love of this child and the determination of his family is a study and lesson for all of us. I am a much richer person reading this, and everyone should read this lesson in life's journey. This book changed my life. It will change yours. Do yourself a favor and read this incredible travel with life, love and Charlie's family.
You will not put it down the same person.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Inspirational Book, December 3, 2001

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Karen Sanders (Campbellsville, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Charlie's Touchdown (Paperback)

"Charlie's Touchdown" is a wonderful inspirational book. Mary Jo Stopher's faith is encouraging and an example to follow. The pain and challenges Charlie and his family face are heart wrenching, yet I was uplifted spiritually, as Christ is always the center of their lives. As a parent, another aspect that I found truly moving was their ability not to place limitations on Charlie because of his multiple disabilities, but rather to strive that he would have quality of life. "Charlie's Touchdown" is a story you will not soon forget, it will touch your heart and increase your faith. I know it did mine.