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Having never uttered a word in his life, 40-year-old Jim Grimm profoundly and joyfully touches the lives of all who come to know him. Born with cerebral palsy and unable to communicate verbally or move of his own volition, Jim has turned what by all accounts is a severely isolating lifelong disability into a gift for connecting deeply with others. The Heart's Alphabet is Jim's self-told story, painstakingly spelled out, letter by letter, with the assistance of an interpreter. It is a tale of personal perseverance, a tribute to loving families, and -- most of all -- a testament to the possibilities that lie within each of us.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)

An amazing book. An amazing person. by Cecelia R. Dodge

5 Stars
April 15, 2009
Jim Grimm passed away today. In my grief I am compelled to write this review to make sure that people read this book. Jim's story is a powerful one that provides a rare opportunity to understand the world of a brilliant person who is trapped by physical disability and accompanying serious health issues. Persons with disabilities, their families, friends, teachers and care-givers, will all take away lessons, laughs and tears from this book. There is no longer a chance to know this amazing man in person, but he has left us this precious gift.

Daring to Live with Cerebal Palsy by Hugo H. John (Minnesota, USA)

5 Stars
October 11, 2007
Tears and laughter will come with reading this "The Heart's Alphabet". James Grimm tells his own story about haveing all the hopes, passions, and goals of a normal individuaal trapped in an abnormal body. It will change your view of what handicap is about.

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