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My
my, this boy knew how to tell his story-
His
candid, plain truths made this book such a joy to read! His
introduction allows us to enter the world of
''Just Chris''
where we gain that special understanding of his heritage, and
all that it means to him.
I
began reading this book through terribly shabby cheap glasses
but was unable to put it down. The desire enough to
warrant an early Christmas present, my new glasses!
For
the rest of that sunny afternoon, I found myself planted in a
seat outside, hanging on every word Chris wrote. The
admiration and appreciation he returns to his 'mama',
beautiful. Sharing each moment from his birth, complete with the
string of operations he faced in order to live within a 'normal'
society, beyond inspiring.
I
am in awe of a bond that had been born, long before Chris first
met his mother -they share something too special for
words, yet Chris still managed to capture it so that we
might learn.
He
has already had an interesting life, but it's only just
begun-"Soaring Eagle", the name he received from his Sioux
family, reminded me of words from a poem~ 'Soar
high like an eagle, landing safely among the stars'-
I
had a wonderful lesson in American History as told through Chris
on his travels, almost felt like I was right there! Yes, indeed
a child of the world, so when will Chris be coming to the 'land
down under'? Bring the recipe for your mama's Chicken
Morg perhaps!
Christopher's
mother, Debra Shively Welch is also an acclaimed author, see
her Review here
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