Hope Through Heartsongs Author:Mattie J. T. Stepanek The award-winning bestselling poetry of 11-year-old Mattie Stepanek has touched the lives of hundreds and thousands of people. From Heartsongs, to Vietnam War Memorial, to Prayer for a Journey, Mattie has written movingly and courageously about life and death, love and loss, faith and hope, innocence and joy. His struggle wi... more »th a rare form of muscular dystrophy has given him wisdom and insight, and his life, work, and message have been recognized by Oprah, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, ABC TVs Good Morning America, People, NBC TVs the Today show, and C- PANs BookTV.« less
Mattie's books are so worth the point--he had such strength for an 11 year old young man, his sight into hearts and pain and need was a God given gift. There is not one of his books that will not raise your spirt or leave you empty when finished. I wonder what kind of work Mattie is doing now in Heaven? You just know he is busy--Every book he has written is a keeper.
A New York Times bestseller written by a young boy struggling with a rare form of muscular dystrophy. In this book, Mattie writes poetry about keeping hope when your life and your world challenge you.
In his short life, Mattie Stepanek wrote many books of poetry. He began writing at the age of 3. Mattie had a rare form of MS and died just a couple years ago. These are some of his poems.