To Walk With My Brother

A true story of courage, humor, and love

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To Walk With My Brother

To Walk With My Brother, Evelyn ThorntonA true story of courage, humor, and love

Wayne Thornton had the misfortune of becoming a paraplegic in the early 1950s, at the age of six. This tragedy became the foundation for a life that transcended the limits such a disability might have imposed. He learned to drive a car, graduated from college and enjoyed a successful career as an accountant until his death in 2011.

Supported by the love of a close-knit Southern community, Wayne also inspired others to reach their goals. His eldest sister, Evelyn, shares Wayne’s story with love, humor and celebration. She lets us know just what it was like to walk with her brother.

“Wayne’s outlook on life had a positive effect on many other people he never knew he touched.” —Walt Grayson, WLBT-TV

“Wayne’s story is one of triumph.” —Clyde E. Terry, Granite State Independent Living

“Read this book to go along for the ride!” —Lorna d’Entremont, Special Needs Book Review

“A strong pick for inspirational memoir collections.” —Midwest Book Review

Events

Le Club Boutique

September 26, 2013 @ 6:00-8:00 PM at Le Club Boutique, 41 Vaughn Mall, Portsmouth NH, 603-433-4455. Evelyn will be doing a book signing for To Walk With My Brother. The event is free and refreshments will be served.

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Carthage-Leake County Library

April 14, 2013 @ 2:00-3:30 pm at Carthage-Leake County Library, 114 E Franklin St, Carthage, MS 39051.

Evelyn will be back in the Thorntons’ home town to read from and sign copies of To Walk With My Brother. Call 601-267-7821 for information.

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Crotched Mountain Foundation

May 30, 2013 @ 3:15 pm at Crotched Mountain Foundation, Carter Hall, 1 Verney Drive, Greenfield, NH 03047.

Evelyn’s presentation, book signing and Q & A is sponsored by the Crotched Mountain Hilliard Series.

This event is free, open to the public and includes light refreshments.
RSVP to Joan Crooker: joan.crooker@crotchedmountain.org

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Reviews

Special Needs Book Review: “A Story of Courage”

"Read this book to go along for the ride!" "I recommend that you read To Walk … (more)

Midwest Book Review

"A strong pick for inspirational memoir collections" "With the power of … (more)

Portsmouth Herald/Seacoast Online

Author's Brother Spurred Wheel-chair Ramps at Hampton Beach. "[Wayne] would … (more)

To Walk With My Brother

"This book will inspire many people; particularly the disabled or those who care for the disabled."
—Melba Evelyn Thornton

$20.00, 6x9, softcover
208 pages, 45 photographs
ISBN13: 978-1-937721-02-2
Biography / Inspirational / Self-help / Motivational
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