Overview
"When Ben Underwood became blind at the age of two, anyone would have thought he faced a life full of hardship and uphill challenges--a world full of things he'd never be able to see and activities he'd never be able to enjoy. But as far as his mom, Aquanetta Gordon, was concerned, nothing was impossible for Ben . . . and so he accomplished the incredible. Known as ""the boy who could see with sound,"" Ben mastered human echolocation--the ability to detect the size, shape and location of objects through the reflection of sound waves. By clicking his tongue and ""seeing"" the waves, Ben could ride his bike, shoot baskets, identify objects, and even play video games. Some called it a miracle, but to Ben and Aqua, the real miracles were the otherworldly experiences God gave Ben--physical and spiritual--that others couldn't explain. Echoes of an Angel is the remarkable true story of how a child who seemed destined for darkness brought light to the world. It's the story of a single mom who encouraged her son to push beyond his limits, even as her heart clenched with protective love and fear. And it's the story of a family's unshakable faith . . . in God and each other."
Full Product Details
Author: Aquanetta Gordon ,
Chris Macias ,
Chris Macias ,
Robin Miles
Publisher: Christianaudio
Imprint: Christianaudio
ISBN: 9798200489138
Publication Date: 01 April 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Aquanetta Gordon was born in a car along a Southern California highway. Her life began as a testimony, and the testimony continued as she overcame many hardships as a child and young adult. She is a gifted speaker who continues to share her son Ben's story, as well as the unconditional love and hope they both found in Jesus Christ. She serves as president and founder of the Ben Underwood Foundation, a nonprofit organization designed to help young people transition successfully from foster care to independent living. Aquanetta lives in Sacramento, California, and is the grandmother of six. Chris Macias is a writer living in Sacramento, California. He covers food and wine for the Sacramento Bee and collaborated with Aquanetta Gordon to write her memoir, Echoes of an Angel. Chris Macias is a writer living in Sacramento, California. He covers food and wine for the Sacramento Bee and collaborated with Aquanetta Gordon to write her memoir, Echoes of an Angel. Robin Miles, dubbed a voice that never disappoints, is an AudioFile Golden Voice, an Audible Hall of Famer, the 2014 Booklist Voice of Choice, a 2009 Grammy finalist director, and winner of over forty Best of the Year and Earphones awards. Her chameleon-like vocal and acting ability have won accolades for their nuance and variety. Her credits include Hugo winners The Fifth Season trilogy (N. K. Jemisin) and Binti (Nnedi Okorafor); Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterley); The Warmth of Other Suns (Isabel Wilkerson); The Violet Hour (Broadway); several regional productions and museum installations; and Law & Order. Robin holds degrees from Yale (BA) and The Yale School of Drama (MFA), and owns Voxpertise, Inc., a studio for voice-over training and production.
