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Journey Through Heartsongs

Mattie J. T. Stepanek takes us on a Journey Through Heartsongswith more of his moving poems. These poems share the rare wisdom that Mattie has acquired through his struggle with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and the death of his three siblings from the same disease. His life view was one of love and generosity and as a poet and a peacemaker, his desire was to bring his message of peace to as many people as possible.

Themes
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Form
poetry

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