The Dream Maker: the dramatic true story of Patrick Atkinson, founder of The GOD'S CHILD Project, international educator, and human rights leader who defied war, prostitution, and poverty to set the children free. GET YOUR COPY TODAY BY CLICKING ON ANY OF THESE FINE BOOK DISTRIBUTORS:
“You will find the story of Patrick Atkinson, a modern-day Don Bosco, haunting your dreams as well. Monica Hannan uses her great literary skills to help the reader experience the amazing life and ministry of this young man from Bismarck, North Dakota." - The Most Reverend Paul A. Zipfel, Bishop of Bismarck
“A dazzling biography of a man who has never said “no” to God.” – Wendy W. de Berger, First Lady of Guatemala
“A dazzling tribute to an extraordinary individual whose life has transformed the lives of so many.” – Mikey L. Hoeven, North Dakota’s First Lady
“There are always obstacles for people who try to change the world in small steps. Find out how this visionary works to pull thousands of suffering children and abandoned mothers out of a life of poverty and despair. A GREAT read for those who still dare to dream.” - Dick Heidt, KFYR-TV General Manager
"Patrick Atkinson has led a life of remarkable service, commitment, and achievement. With deep compassion and extraordinary management skills, Patrick has built an institution that is making profound difference in the lives of the children, families, staff, and volunteers of The GOD'S CHILD Project. His story is an inspiration to all of us!" - Honorable Earl Pomeroy, United States Congressman for North Dakota
"Here is a picture of my friends in the Okinawa Japan Book Club. A friend of mine in Japan bought 12 of The Dream Maker books yesterday for Christmas presents. They really enjoyed the book." -- Denise Loftesnes Director Of Religious Education Camp Courtney Okinawa Japan
Hundreds of readers of The Dream Maker from across the United States and from around the world have contacted author Monica Hannan with their impressions and comments of her wide-selling biography. Hear author Monica Hannan recount her personal story and motivations for writing this life-changing book.
"When I was a young boy, God gave me an incredible gift. It was the gift of death. It removed any doubts I ever had about God’s existence.
"All of the children and the mothers you will read about in this book are real. Most are still alive, a couple have died. More than a few have been lost to the streets. I wish I could have stayed out of this book, but if the poor and the victimized that Monica Hannan writes about here need me to be their vehicle, then any personal embarrassment I feel for being talked about in this book is no price at all to be paid..."
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FROM CHAPTER 5...
“12-year-old Roberto came to from “El Norte,” the northeast. It was there that the violence of war brutally and quickly destroyed Roberto’s heritage, killing his parents, brothers, and other relatives as his family worked their rocky farmland one summer evening. Roberto wandered from the charred ruins and joined dozens of likewise orphaned children.
“Too much has happened,” Roberto told the shelter’s director, Patrick Atkinson, when he arrived, “and it hurts too much to talk about it.” In fact, it was weeks before Roberto could begin to speak of his past. That is often the case with children of war, until, at least…
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FROM CHAPTER 8...
"During his travels across Southeast Asia and now in Vietnam, Patrick had been as careful as he knew how to be. But all he had to do was turn on the tap to be reminded of how perilous this journey could be. He couldn’t see the bacterial zoo swirling in the brown water that surrounded him, but he could smell it. He brushed his teeth with bottled water, and if that wasn't available, then with Coca Cola. Apparently it wasn't enough. Alone and scared and burning with fever, he lay in this pungent bath in Ho Chi Minh City for most of the night, hoping for relief...
The riveting biography of international educator and human rights leader, Patrick Atkinson, founder of The GOD'S CHILD Project, "The Dream Maker", was presented during a capacity-crowd book launch gala; the first of dozens of "Dream Maker" book signing events that have occurred.
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