Martin Pistorius
Ghost Boy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471151002
- author:
- Martin Pistorius
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.3 x 20 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Health Issues, Illnesses & Conditions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twelve-year-old Martin Pistorius fell ill in January 1988, losing his voice and stopping eating. He slept constantly and shunned human contact, leaving doctors baffled. Within eighteen months, he was mute and wheelchair-bound, with a diagnosis of an unknown degenerative disease that predicted only two years to live. Martin's parents were told their boy was gone, but they soon discovered that he was still alive - trapped inside his own body. The story of Martin's return to life through the power of love and faith is one of resilience, misdiagnosis, abuse, and ultimate redemption. This heart-wrenching tale invites readers to reflect on the importance of fighting for a better life. Martin's journey from darkness to light is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and transformation.
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