Heart of a Lion: A Story of God's Grace and a Family's Hope

by Derek George, John Paul George

Overview

For the George family, there wasn't supposed to be hope for their newborn son, John Paul, born with a half-functioning heart that was unable to pump blood throughout his tiny body. But one important yet invisible fact eluded the doctors: John Paul might have only half a heart, but it's a heart of unbounded courage and strength.

More than a touching memoir, this book offers the practical wisdom gained by a family trying to create a normal life for a teenager dealing with the burdens of being different. Through John Paul, God reveals how our weakness can become our greatest strength. John Paul's life is a story of grace, everyday miracles and, most of all, hope.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764825453
Publisher:	Liguori Publications
Publication date:	02/15/2015
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Derek George, originally from South Africa, has always been grounded by faith. Since the birth of his son, John Paul, Derek’s faith has grown. His goal is to share faith, hope, and inspiration with everyone who reads it, and to remind us that God’s presence is like oxygen—it surrounds us, always.

Editorial Reviews

"Heart of a Lion is a heartwarming and emotional true-life adventure involving a child's battle against formidable odds, his parents' unrelenting support, and help from higher sources."--Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"A devastating diagnosis inspires faith, hope, and fortitude as a family embarks on a journey to save their son. A heartwarming story which offers hope."--Chris Evert, tennis legend (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"A story of a child who beat the odds. We hope to put a smile on your face. Go Big Blue."--The New York Giants (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"An inspirational story of a family's relentless fight to save their son from a devastating diagnosis. Their journey inspires hope."--Alan Lavine And Gail Liberman, Dow Jones columnists and authors of Quick Steps to Financial Stability (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"John Paul is an awesome boy. His zest for life is contagious and his story an incredible read."--Ernie Els, U.S. Open, British Open golf champion (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"John Paul's courageous story will instill hope and inspire you to believe that if your heart is open, you can prevail over insurmountable odds."--Jane Seymour, actress (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"John Paul's sparkling brown eyes and endearing smile radiate joy. This book radiates hope, love, and endurance."--Bill Parcells, retired NFL head coach (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"The story of John Paul George is absolutely amazing, just as his life has been. From before he was born to today, this young man has overcome all odds in the biggest game of all--the game of life. John Paul's is a great story of inspiration and perseverance and one I am sure you will want to read."--Jack Nicklaus, golf legend (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"This is a touching and uplifting true story about a boy named John Paul, who has half a heart but who lives with more heart and soul than just about any kid you will ever meet. John Paul rocks, and so does this book."--James Patterson, New York Times best-selling author (1/15/2015 12:00:00 AM)

From the Publisher

This is a touching and uplifting true story about a boy named John Paul, who has half a heart but who lives with more heart and soul than just about any kid you will ever meet. John Paul rocks, and so does this book.

James Patterson

A devastating diagnosis inspires faith, hope, and fortitude as a family embarks on a journey to save their son. A heartwarming story which offers hope.

Chris Evert

John Paul’s sparkling brown eyes and endearing smile radiate joy. This book radiates hope, love, and endurance.

Bill Parcells

John Paul’s courageous story will instill hope and inspire you to believe that if your heart is open, you can prevail over insurmountable odds.

Jane Seymour

The story of John Paul George is absolutely amazing, just as his life has been. From before he was born to today, this young man has overcome all odds in the biggest game of all—the game of life. John Paul’s is a great story of inspiration and perseverance and one I am sure you will want to read.

Jack Nicklaus

John Paul is an awesome boy. His zest for life is contagious and his story an incredible read.

Ernie Els

A story of a child who beat the odds. We hope to put a smile on your face. Go Big Blue.

The New York Giants

Heart of a Lion is a heartwarming and emotional true-life adventure involving a child’s battle against formidable odds, his parents’ unrelenting support, and help from higher sources.

Rob MacGregor

An inspirational story of a family’s relentless fight to save their son from a devastating diagnosis. Their journey inspires hope.

Alan Lavine And Gail Liberman