The inspiring story of a teenage boy who, after losing his eyesight to disease, finds the power to break through the darkness and fulfill his vision for a life of distinguished public service.
"It's not always true that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but it can sometimes be true, and in Sandy's case it has been."
— MARGARET ATWOOD, AUTHOR OF
THE HANDMAID'S TALE
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"Often his memories brought smiles; other times they left me near to tears.
I was captivated by [Sandy's] bright mind, ready wit, and indomitable spirit."
– SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG
"Sandy plays the hand he got and tries to make the world a better place.
He is a role model for all of us."
– MICHAEL BLOOMBERG FORMER MAYOR OF NYC
"A must-read guide to beating the odds and making your impact on the world."
– VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE
“This book renews life in all of us.”
– RICHARD AXEL, 2004 NOBEL LAUREATE IN PHYSIOLOGY
“Required reading for any young person with a dream of helping their community.”
– SENATOR RON WYDEN (D-OR)
“Sandy is my gold standard of decency.”
– ART GARFUNKEL, SINGER, POET
"When blindness is vanquished, and it will be, we will have
Sandy Greenberg and his story to thank."
– SENATOR CHRIS COONS (D-DE)
"An inspirational story of resilience, determination, achievement and,
mostly, of the power of friendship and love."
– SUSAN GOLDBERG, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
