Charlie's Touchdown

By Mary Jo Stopher

Book Overview

A poor prognosis overshadows the joy of bringing home a new baby. Charlie's congenital heart disease will surely take his life some day with the probability being within the first year. After... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588204774
• ISBN13: 9781588204776
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: 1st Book Library
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Story to Touch Your Heart and Change Your Life

I'm 19 years old, from Bogata, Columbia. As I read Charlie's Touchdown I was very interested in the medical aspects of Charlie's condition. Little did I realize just how much this book was going to change my life forever. The wonderful attitude of this young boy during his 14 short years on this earth and the deep faith of his mother touched my heart deeply. I could see the obvious suffering of Charlie and his family, but as I read on hardly able to put the book down, I could truly seehow God can take an obvious tragedy and turn it into something beautiful if only we love and have faith placing all things in God's capable hands. My faith was not what it should have been, but after reading Charlie's story I can tell you it has increased a hundredfold. I wish I could have known Charlie, but thanks to Mary Jo, I now feel like I do. Not only has my faith deepened in this wonderful God we have, but by the time I finished this book I knew without any doubt in my mind that I wanted to become a physician, not only to help relieve suffering, but to help those who's suffering seems almost unbearable to know that there truly is such a thing as redemptive suffering and I believe with all my heart that Charlie is responsible for the saving of many souls. I only pray that my life's work as a physician and healer of the body can also bring about a comfort and healing to the soul. I begin my studies to become a doctor later this year. Thanks Charlie, you just scored another big TOUCHDOWN because your beautiful story has changed my life forever and brought me closer to Jesus.

A Wonderful Inspirational Book

"Charlie's Touchdown" is a wonderful inspirational book. Mary Jo Stopher's faith is encouraging and an example to follow. The pain and challenges Charlie and his family face are heart wrenching, yet I was uplifted spiritually, as Christ is always the center of their lives. As a parent, another aspect that I found truly moving was their ability not to place limitations on Charlie because of his multiple disabilities, but rather to strive that he would have quality of life. "Charlie's Touchdown" is a story you will not soon forget, it will touch your heart and increase your faith. I know it did mine.

Charlie's Touchdown by Mary Jo Stopher

I have found Mary Jo's book to be one of the most heartwarming expressions of love, not only in the family, but love for God. Her exact recall of explicit events in this book could only have come with the help of the Holy Spirit. Most of us sometimes wonder why we have to suffer so much. Charlie's Touchdown expresses in great detail the power behind redemptive suffering and how to cope with the most tragic times in our lives. Congratulations Mary Jo on a book well written and thank you for showing us that the love of Jesus and Mary can carry us through our most difficult times, no matter what they may be.

THIS BOOK CHANGED MY LIFE

This is the most hearwarming profound diary of a loving child and his family that reachs in and grabs your heart and won't let go. Mary Jo and Charlie's journey made me take a look at my own life. This is a "get me a box of tissue" next to the fireplace, and trust me, you will not put it down story. The love of this child and the determination of his family is a study and lesson for all of us. I am a much richer person reading this, and everyone should read this lesson in life's journey. This book changed my life. It will change yours. Do yourself a favor and read this incredible travel with life, love and Charlie's family.You will not put it down the same person.

Charlie's Touchdown Scores Big!

Charlie's Touchdown is such an inspirational true story. I am not usually an avid reader, but found that I could not put this book down until I had completed it! What a touching story! As a mother of five myself, I found myself putting myself in Mary Jo's place and what admiration I have for her! This book shows a mother's love in every true sense, never-ending faith,triumph over tragedy, and hope over despair. This is a book that I have recommended to everyone I know & look forward to reading it again!