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Woman Who Willed a Miracle [VHS]

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The best part about this story is that it's entirely true. The woman portrayed masterfully by the great Cloris Leachman has long passed away, but the miracle she willed, Leslie Lemke, is still alive and well.

The Lemkes had been childless themselves, but had raised literally dozens of "unwanted" foster children, with varying disabilities, deformities and mental deficiencies for most of their married life.

As they entered into their golden years, they had an empty nest and were ready to enjoy life as a couple, but Mrs. Lemke couldn't refuse the chance to raise baby Leslie... a boy born without eyes, who was probably also deaf, had cerebral palsy and would most likely die from organ failure while still a young child.

The couple worked tirelessly and lovingly with the boy that still couldn't sit up on his own at the age of 15 years... and finally a miracle happened. This is truly one of the most amazing stories put on film and it deserves to be on DVD. The DVD could show clips from the 70's show "That's Incredible!" where Leslie Lemke's story was first shared with the nation... as well as photos of him today, showing how he is still living out the dreams of his foster parents, etc.

The acting is superb and you quickly forget you're watching a movie, but you feel like you're a member of the Lemke household. Anyone who watches this will be in awe of the tireless devotion this elderly couple has with the "hopeless" child who even as a teenager can needs to have his diapers changed and never shows emotion... the miracle that follows will blow you away. It's truly an amazing, fantastic, heart-lifting story.

It's family safe and inspiring... and just a fantastic story. There should be more movies like this in the world.

This is one of the most inspiring videos I have ever seen. It's the story of one woman's courage to adopt an infant who has so many problems he isn't expected to live. Not only does he live, but with her constant love and attention he slowly begins to come out of his vegetative state and respond to outside stimuli. One night, after hearing a piano concerto performed on television, his parents are awakened to the sound of him playing the same piece, and come to learn that one part of his brain responds so much to music that he is able to play whatever he hears, no matter how complicated the piece. It's a story of how his mother's prayers are answered, and how God honored her perseverence and faith.

This touching story about a woman's perseverance in working with a nearly unresponsive child is a heart-warming story that will remain with you for years.

There aren't that many movies which are really, truly inspiring, but this is one of them (and one of the best).

Highly recommended, but keep the kleenex handy.

This movie is a must-see...a true story of one woman's fortitude and never-ending persistance to give her severly handicapped son a 'normal' life...way beyond 'Rocky', and two steps above 'Rudy'...when your challenge is impossible, and your world is falling apart, pop this movie in and get inspired - big time!...the ultimate teaching video for your children to learn 'Never, Never quit'.

If you need to be inspired, this is a great movie to watch. I have seen it several times and I never get tired of watching it again. This is a true story about faith in God and the amazing things that can happen as a result of that faith. This movie can inspire anyone!

Major tear jerker. It was very sweet and touching. It takes you in deeper every second. Your captured with awe and amazement at the mother who cares so much. She loves her son like God would if he was in human form. I loved it. It was so great!!

I remember watching this special CBS report on this amazing mother
and son. The news crew went to their home and made an amazing documentary
of this Mother and Son.
Cloris Leachman is one fine actor and this movie won 4 Emmy Awards
so that does say something, now no one has to beleive myself or any
other review given, and I will say this if you do not view this
movie your missing what a Mothers Love is and the Spirit of Love
and devotion to bring her son out from another world, Truly Amazing.
Yes the movie is extremely rare because it was a Made for Television
video and they are rare.

This is the true story of an incredible woman who raised an abandoned blind child with a myriad of disabilities only to discover he was a piano concert savant. Chloris Leachman is wonderful but the real kudos go to Leif Green who plays the mature Leslie. Very rarely does an actor successfully portray a person with a disability on screen with aplomb, but Green pulls it off flawlessly. His acting is genuine, heartfelt and sincere. Interestingly, Leachman won a daytime Emmy for her portrayal, while Green continued acting, most notably as one of the T-Birds in Grease 2. I recommend this movie for anyone to watch and re-watch whenever they think They have problems, you won't have much to complain about after watching this story of one woman's commitment to faith and love.

This story based upon true events should be manditory viewing for all general education teachers who think that because a person has some disabilities, they have nothing to contribute to their classrooms. Mae Lemke took in a young baby who inspite of his obvious issues, was cared for, loved, and treated like any other child. The miracle occurs because of Mae's persistent efforts to see potential instead of handicaps. Given the opportunites and a complete change of attitude from those who see failure, say cannot, would not, should not, persons with diagnosed disabilites will surprise you, amaze you, and prove to you that there are hidden talents waiting to be discovered. Leslie Lemke is an inspiration to us all. Those educators who think inside the box should leave the business, and let others who are forward thinking, say can, will, and should have a clear path to great success.

I loved this movies so much I loaned it to our local library, and someone stole it from the library. I do not have VHS any more and would really love to see it out in DVR.