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Elvis Was My Speech Therapist

by James Bradley

138 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #02-0780; ISBN 1-55395-046-1; US$16.50, C$22.95, EUR15.00, £10.40

"James showed me that through attitude, determination, and belief anyone can overcome obstacles..."

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About the Book Elvis Was My Speech Therapist was written from the perspective of an 18 year old stroke victim. It is an inspiring story of how one man overcame severe paralysis and physical limitations and it is a deeply heartwarming story of love, courage, sadness and joy. Why the title? Over 43 years ago, Elvis's Love Me Tender played as a mother looked upon the wasted body of her son. A devastating car accident and resulting stroke had left him unable to speak or walk. That son was James Lee Bradley. Some say his recovery was a miracle; others say it was the result of sheer faith and determination. Readers will reach their own conclusion as the unfolding story reveals the enormous role Elvis's music played throughout James' road to recovery.

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About the Author James Lee Bradley is a husband, father, grandfather and motivational speaker. He travels to schools, churches, hospitals and stroke or brain damage centers throughout the U.S., willingly sharing his story of recovery with others, inspiring and challenging them to find their own inner strength. He sends a message of hope, courage and determination. To contact the author please email james@believeinmiracles.net

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Excerpts

Preface

There will be peace in the valley for me someday,
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble I see,
There will be peace in the valley for me...

The smooth, velvety words promise peace,
as Elvis's rich, baritone voice flows sweetly through the corridors of her home. Listening intently, she waits for the slurry, struggling words of James Lee. She knows they won't flow, and they will be more sour than sweet, but it is beautiful music to the ears of Ora Lee Bradley. Her eighteen year old son is facing life as an invalid, never walking nor talking again, and she is desperately trying to help him.
You will be inspired to believe in miracles as you witness the heartache and struggles of a family determined to defy medical odds. Your heart and emotions will be deeply touched by their love, faith and courage.

Prologue

One never knows the twists and turns a person's life will take from the moment of birth until he becomes a man. From the very beginning, our existence is a rich contrast of lovely joy and cruel pain. The birth process itself removes us from the serene warmth of our mother's womb and thrusts us into a cold, noisy world. Our personalities are shaped by a colorful hodgepodge of good and bad influences, arising from the people we meet and the events which touch our lives. By acting and reacting to these influences, we gradually develop our own set of values, and ultimately, the path our life will follow. The story within these pages will chronicle the journey of one man's life, unveiling the personal relationships and experiences which have unwittingly played a role in shaping his destiny.

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