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Ghost Boy

The Miraculous Escape of a Misdiagnosed Boy Trapped Inside His Own Body

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Ghost Boy

By: Martin Pistorius
Narrated by: Simon Bubb
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New York Times best seller.

They all thought he was gone. But he was alive and trapped inside his own body for ten years.

In January 1988 Martin Pistorius, aged 12, fell inexplicably sick. First, he lost his voice and stopped eating. Then he slept constantly and shunned human contact. Doctors were mystified. Within 18 months, he was mute and wheelchair-bound. Martin's parents were told an unknown degenerative disease left him with the mind of a baby and less than two years to live.

Martin was moved to care centers for severely disabled children. The stress and heartache shook his parents’ marriage and their family to the core. Their boy was gone. Or so they thought.

Ghost Boy is the heart-wrenching story of one boy’s return to life through the power of love and faith. In this audiobook, listeners will learn of:

  • A parent’s resilience
  • The consequences of misdiagnosis
  • Abuse at the hands of cruel caretakers
  • The unthinkable duration of Martin’s mental alertness betrayed by his lifeless body

We also see a life reclaimed — a business created, a new love kindled — all from a wheelchair.

Martin's emergence from his own darkness invites us to celebrate our own lives and fight for a better life for others.

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Inspiring True Story • Powerful Emotional Journey • Exceptional Narration • Remarkable Human Resilience • Clear Delivery
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I heard abaout the book from the radio, and i find it interesting immediately. Very interesting, and motivational.

Interesting and motivational story

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I loved the book, and Martin's story resonated deeply since I have a family member with physical, but not mental handicaps. I related to his mother and his father, because you do grieve for the healthy child and for the obstacles they may face. I found his love story particularly inspiring. Great read!

powerful and resilient

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very inspirational very honest this book has made me opened my eyes and appreciate the little things that I take for granted

amazing

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This book is a must read. To say that book is inspirational is cliche. The story of a man whose is brought back to life is moving. For me it demonstrates the power of God and the human spirit. Then, to listen to him become independent and fall in love eliminates the possibility of conquering anything. God bless you, Martin.

Not enough stars

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well written and well read. really interesting account of his life and what he encountered.

Phenomenal book

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It was heartbreaking, shocking, sad, joyful, inspirational, full of human spirit, God's inspiration, interesting, twisting, thoughtful and any other adjective you can throw in there story. I binge listened to the book in one day.

A compelling human story

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The life story of this man made me appreciate the blessings I have in my own life and that struggles are just temporary roadblocks. His attitude is inspiring. He suffered so much hardship & overcame it with such grace it brought tears to my eyes!

Beautifully written and heartwrenching story!

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An amazing man with an awe inspiring story. The fact that he survived is incredible. The fact that he's been able to write his autobiography is proof of his unrelenting drive for life.

Awe Inspiring

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I love that he was willing to share his story. It is so personal and intimate. So proud of him for all of his accomplishments and for overcoming the odds! A beautiful book from a beautiful soul.

Beautiful

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I liked it but it wasn't my kind of narrator. Its almost too dry for the subject matter.

its ok

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