John is a frail and weak young man who dreams of embodying the strength of his forefather Samson. After a humiliating encounter with a beach bully, John resolves to transform his body and gain the respect he craves. His motivation is not just personal-his beloved mother urgently needs medical treatments they cannot afford, and the relentless Rabbi Caleb who stole the family home demands more money from them. Desperate for a solution, John learns of a weightlifting competition with a winner-takes-all cash prize that could cover his mother’s medical expenses and satisfy Rabbi Caleb’s demands. At the gym, John meets Eli, a seasoned weightlifter who sees potential in him. Eli becomes his mentor, guiding him through rigorous training and providing unwavering support. As the competition approaches, John must push beyond his limits, battling self-doubt and physical challenges. This inspiring tale of determination, friendship, and inner strength follows John’s journey to not only save his mother but also discover the true power within himself. Can John overcome the odds and lift the weight of the world off his shoulders?
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Janice Wee is Straits Born Chinese from Singapore.
She is a sixth generation Singaporean, the daughter of two English teachers and who spent her childhood in libraries.
Learn more about the worlds and characters in her stories in her website janicewee.com
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - They called him too skinny, too bookish, too weak. They were about to find out how wrong they were.John has always been the scholar, the quiet boy with his nose in a book whom nobody picks for the team. He's used to being underestimated. What he isn't ready for is betrayal.When a man his family trusted as a friend steals their home out from under them, John's world is turned upside down. His parents are heartbroken. Their future is gone. And the boy everyone dismissed decides he's finished being the one who gets pushed around.With every doubter watching and every odd stacked against him, John sets out to prove that strength isn't measured in muscle, but in heart, discipline and a faith that refuses to quit.Uplifting, heartfelt and impossible to put down, John is an underdog story for anyone who has ever been underestimated, and for every family that has had to rebuild after losing everything.Part of Emunah Short Stories by Janice Wee, in the Emunah Chronicles universe. Every story stands alone. Also available in large print. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798227165350
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Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | John is a frail and weak young man who dreams of embodying the strength of his forefather Samson. After a humiliating encounter with a beach bully, John resolves to transform his body and gain the respect he craves. His motivation is not just personal-his beloved mother urgently needs medical treatments they cannot afford, and the relentless Rabbi Caleb who stole the family home demands more money from them. Desperate for a solution, John learns of a weightlifting competition with a winner-takes-all cash prize that could cover his mother's medical expenses and satisfy Rabbi Caleb's demands. At the gym, John meets Eli, a seasoned weightlifter who sees potential in him. Eli becomes his mentor, guiding him through rigorous training and providing unwavering support. As the competition approaches, John must push beyond his limits, battling self-doubt and physical challenges. This inspiring tale of determination, friendship, and inner strength follows John's journey to not only save his mother but also discover the true power within himself. Can John overcome the odds and lift the weight of the world off his shoulders? Nº de ref. del artículo: 43148662/1
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