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A Heartsongs Treasury - 3 Copy Slipcase

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I love these 3 books of Mattie, with some extra poems and forewords of famous people.
It was the straigt to bone simplicity of words that hit me emotionally.
So young and so wise. Just love it.
It's a shame he is not with us anymore!

This is poetry, truly. It is well-named because each poem is a song from this little hero's heart. You will be uplifted to read these books. Oprah is not wrong.

I want to say that before I review this work that I hold the Air Force rank of Major, and quite over 40. I have seen a lot and have done a lot ... until I ran into the poems of Mattie Stepanek. In short, he changed my life forever.

This is a gorgeous 3-book set of his first 3 books of poems. I bought this set through Amazon and it is simply difficult NOT to read and reread it. Why? Mattie Stepanek was not just a person with dsyautonomic mitochrondrial myopathy, but he was a young boy who ROSE above difficult odds. Eventually his medical condition destined to take his life on 22 June 2004, but he packed 2 lifetimes of TRUE living into a mere 13 years!

Mattie had a mind that had the philosophical power and mental acumen of that of a 50 year old person. As former US President Jimmy Carter said, " ... of ALL of the hundreds of thousands of people whom I met in my lifetime ... the greatest person whom I have ever met was Mattie Stepanek."
Pres. Carter's words are not empty. Pres. Carter [ with a Master's degree in Nuclear Physics ] is an erudite man with a sharp eye for character. Five minutes after meeting Mattie in 2002, Carter became a changed man ... and he and Mattie bonded for life ( and Pres. Carter's wife as well)

In short, you will be AMAZED at the sheer wisdom--the gentle and REAL wisdom that comes from the pen of this boy.
He changed my life forever ... and those who truly want to be happy in this life, who believe in musical and magical hearts will discover that my words are not empty neither. Super set and worth every penny!

This set of books is an amazing & refreshing read.
Mattie can smile down upon us knowing that he changes
every person's life who reads his books.

I gave these books to my two granddaughters for their high school graduation. Mattie was one of the most inspirat
ional young men I have ever know, the Poetry is awesome!!! Both girls love the books.

Mattie wrote poetry from his little heart. The hearts of adults can hear his heart-song as a symphony of classical music.

I love Mattie's poems. There is a school near me so I donated Mattie's full collection. I want to show the kids what is possiable if you study even at their young age.

This is a great collection to keep handy for those times when you need a quick dose of perspective. Little Mattie provides simple insights and childlike observations, oozing with profound wisdom on every page.

Mattie Stepanek was indeed a phenomenal human being who, in his short life, accomplished more toward the human ideals of love, friendship, and peace than most of us do in lifetimes thrice as long. I would hope that his books and audiobooks will remain in print and continue to inspire people -- especially children -- to write about everything that brings us joy.