I Am Potential, Patrick Henry Hughes
I Am Potential, Patrick Henry Hughes
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I Am Potential
Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams

Author: Patrick Henry Hughes

Narrator: Grover Gardner, Malcolm Hillgartner, Richard Powers

Unabridged: 6 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/20/2008

Synopsis

“I can’t see, I can’t walk, and can’t do lots of other things. With all this, people might ask “How can I bear to live?” but I don’t see it that way. Through my trials, God has given me experiences that taught me important lessons about life, which help get me through each and every day. The greatest gift I can give back to others is to share those experiences and lessons.”—Patrick Henry HughesAs featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Oprah, this is the powerful story of a young, blind musician and his courageous lessons for living with faith.Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled. But he was also blessed with exceptional musical talent, able to play the piano at the age of two. Now, at age nineteen, he is a nationally known pianist, singer, and trumpeter who has performed at the Kennedy Center. But he’s best known for playing in the University of Louisville marching band, while his devoted father pushes him in formation in his wheelchair. With determined optimism and courage, Hughes has made “I am potential” his mantra and defied the impossible at every turn. His extraordinary journey will prove inspirational for anyone facing challenges in their own life.

About Patrick Henry Hughes

Patrick Henry Hughes, a musician and student at the University of Louisville, won Disney’s Wide World of Sports Award 2006. He and his father, Patrick John Hughes, are members of the University o fLouisville marching band. They are motivational speakers and frequently appear in the national media. They live in Louisville, Kentucky.

About Patrick John Hughes

Patrick John Hughes and his son, Patrick Henry Hughes, are members of the University of Louisville marching band. They are motivational speakers and frequently appear in the national media. They live in Louisville, Kentucky.

About Grover Gardner

Grover Gardner is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the “Best Voices of the Century” and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.

About Malcolm Hillgartner

Malcolm Hillgartner is an accomplished actor, writer, and musician. Named an AudioFile Best Voice of 2013 and the recipient of several Earphones Awards, he has narrated over 250 audiobooks.

About Richard Powers

Richard Powers has published thirteen novels. He is a MacArthur Fellow and received the National Book Award. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Overstory, and Bewilderment was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Beth on February 10, 2015

This is not a book to read if you're looking for brilliant, flowing prose. You will not be inspired by its complex sentences and its lyrical phrases. Despite all that, this is a book that will inspire you. When you read the story of Patrick Henry Hughes, you will feel like he and his father, Patrick......more

Goodreads review by Greg on November 26, 2014

This is not a high-minded book for studious people. It is a simple book about a simple family and a simple son with an inspirational story. I have seen him speak and perform in person and I have watched his family on Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Very inspirational.......more

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 15, 2014

I am potential is a very inspiring story. Patrick Henry Hughes is a person who has over came many obstacles. He was born with "multiple anomalies" and was very positive about it. Even when his parents were not. This book is a good book to read when you are wanting to give up on yourself or as a teac......more

Goodreads review by Deb on March 04, 2011

You may have hear of Patrick Henry Hughes--born with severe disabilities, including blindness, he nevertheless has an amazing musical talent and zest for life. He and his dad are regulars on the field with the University of Louisville marching band--even though Patrick is in a wheelchair. In this bo......more

Goodreads review by Michele on March 26, 2018

"When you share your unique gifts, you discover the path to your potential - the plan God had for you from the moment you were born. So, live now, give now, love now, and laugh as much as you can." Patrick Henry Hughes......more

Quotes

“Hughes’ knowing but uplifting tone balances out the tragedies, making this an inspiring addition to the growing self-help-memoir shelf.” Publishers Weekly

“[I Am Potential] is an invitation to share this family’s sorrow and triumph and a challenge to listeners to work around their own weaknesses or disabilities and live life to its fullest. Narrators Paul Garcia, Malcolm Hillgartner, and Grover Gardner share the reading, and each is a skilled interpreter of the pathos and inspiration in the story. Rotating the narrating duties creates a strong dynamic: Three exceptional voice talents bring distinct sensibilities and views to the recording but also work together to give this heroic memoir impact and continuity.” AudioFile

“The deeply moving story of Patrick Henry Hughes…is a source of inspiration for anyone battling against the odds…I Am Potential emerges as more than an incredible triumph-over-adversity tale or a beautiful father/son relationship saga. It also evolves into the story of how helping one boy fight to achieve his dreams gave so many others the opportunity to expand their own abilities and capacities—to become their best selves.” BookPage

“Engaging…a testament to the disabled and undaunted Patrick Henry’s courage and his guiding principles of living with faith and without fear, loving unconditionally, and reaching for your dreams…the father-son portrait is unforgettable. Strongly recommended.” Library Journal

“I can’t see, I can’t walk, and can’t do lots of other things. With all this, people might ask ‘How can I bear to live?’ but I don’t see it that way. Through my trials, God has given me experiences that taught me important lessons about life, which help get me through each and every day. The greatest gift I can give back to others is to share those experiences and lessons.” Patrick Henry Hughes

“Engaging…the father-son portrait is unforgettable. Strongly recommended.” Library Journal

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