Messenger: the legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and heartsongs
Title
Messenger: the legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and heartsongs
Creator
Jeni Stepanek
Contributor
Larry Lindner
Forward by Maya Angelou
Forward by Maya Angelou
Description
Mattie Stepanek's Heartsongs books were a phenomenon. Not only did they hit the bestseller lists, but the books-and Mattie himself- were a source of inspiration to many, and brought him major recognition. Jimmy Carter described young Mattie Stepanek as "the most remarkable person I have ever known."
In Messenger, Jeni Stepanek shares the inspiring story of her son's life. Mattie was born with a rare disorder called Dysautonomic Mitochondrial Myopathy, and Jeni was advised to institutionalize him. Instead, she nurtured a child who transformed his hardships into a worldwide message of peace and hope. Though Mattie suffered through his disease, his mother's disabilities, and the loss of his three older siblings, he never abandoned his positive spirit. His Heartsong- the word he used to describe a person's inner self-spread a philosophy that peace begins with an attitude and can spread to the entire world.
In Messenger, Jeni Stepanek shares the inspiring story of her son's life. Mattie was born with a rare disorder called Dysautonomic Mitochondrial Myopathy, and Jeni was advised to institutionalize him. Instead, she nurtured a child who transformed his hardships into a worldwide message of peace and hope. Though Mattie suffered through his disease, his mother's disabilities, and the loss of his three older siblings, he never abandoned his positive spirit. His Heartsong- the word he used to describe a person's inner self-spread a philosophy that peace begins with an attitude and can spread to the entire world.
Publisher
Dutton
Rights
Copyright 2009
Language
English
Format
Book
Type
Text
Identifier
ISBN: 9780525951421
UPC:
SKU: 2021Wri29
CALL#:
UPC:
SKU: 2021Wri29
CALL#:
Subject
Biography & autobiography -- Personal Memoirs.
Stepanek, Mattie J. T. -- (Mattie Joseph Thaddeus)
Poets, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
Muscular dystrophy in children -- Patients -- Biography.
Stepanek, Mattie J. T. -- (Mattie Joseph Thaddeus)
Poets, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
Muscular dystrophy in children -- Patients -- Biography.
Files
Collection
Citation
Jeni Stepanek, “Messenger: the legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and heartsongs,” The Children's Collection, accessed December 25, 2025, https://catalog.thechildrenscollection.org/items/show/36.