Joni Eareckson Tada

Reviewed by:

Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

Title:

Joni Eareckson Tada: The girl who learned to follow God in a wheelchair

Author:

Kristyn Getty

Illustrator:

Hsulynn Pang

Publisher:

The Good Book Company

https://www.thegoodbook.com/

Date:

August 26, 2024

Format:

Hardcover

Length:

24 pages

Overview:

This is the inspiring story of Joni Eareckson Tada a normal child in every way who had a life changing diving accident as a teenager which left her severely disabled. But then author Kristyn Getty shares how God used Joni in powerful ways and her willingness to let him do so. Although at first Joni had many questions for God, she gave her life to Him and he has used her in mighty ways.

Young readers and those who will read this to them, will be inspired to consider how God might use their lives as well.

The author is a good friend of Joni which makes the book even more personal. And the illustrations only add to the appeal of the story.

Rating:

5 out of 5

Suggested audience:

4-7 year olds

Christian impact:

Young readers and those who might read this to them, will be inspired to consider how God might use their lives as well.

Also includes:

-a prayer you could pray

-questions to think about

-life of Joni timeline

-world map showing where Joni’s story took place

-interact with Joni’s stor

-photo of Joni Eareckson Tada

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