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

9798200489145

Table of Contents

Reviews

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, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, an Audie Award for directing, and many Earphones Awards. Her film and television acting credits include The Last Days of Disco, Primary Colors, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order, New York Undercover, National Geographic's Tales from the Wild, All My Children, and One Life to Live. She regularly gives seminars to members of SAG and AFTRA actors' unions, and in 2005 she started Narration Arts Workshop in New York City, offering audiobook recording classes and coaching. She holds a BA degree in theater studies from Yale University, an MFA in acting from the Yale School of Drama, and a certificate from the British American Drama Academy in England.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available