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Overcoming adversity to discover joy's true essence.
Imagine being trapped in a body that limits your movement and speech. Now picture surpassing those boundaries to compose a remarkable book using your only mobile limb. "Finding Happiness Against the Odds" is Wesley Wee's life in his own painstakingly typed words, offering a raw, inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It's a triumph for anyone seeking a profound, real-life hero’s journey that reaffirms hope and perseverance.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Finding Happiness Against the Odds
by
Wesley Wee
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Now RM43.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9789811139307
Authors:
Wesley Wee
Publisher: June 1, 2017
Date of Publication: 2017-06-18
Format: 56 pages
Goodreads rating: 4.6
(rated by 15 readers)
Description
Incredible journey and story. Wesley has had an absolutely incredible journey in conquering his disability. We can all draw inspiration from his story and how he was always able to find good in his heart despite the obstacles that life was throwing at him.
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Overcoming adversity to discover joy's true essence.
Imagine being trapped in a body that limits your movement and speech. Now picture surpassing those boundaries to compose a remarkable book using your only mobile limb. "Finding Happiness Against the Odds" is Wesley Wee's life in his own painstakingly typed words, offering a raw, inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It's a triumph for anyone seeking a profound, real-life hero’s journey that reaffirms hope and perseverance.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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