The life of George Mendoza takes a major turn when at age 15 he becomes blind. He always wanted to be a basketball player, but when he can no longer see the basketball hoop, he knew his dreams would have to change. He began running and he loved running so much that he participated in two Olympics. It was when he was running that he forgot about his blindness.
He felt that he could not do things like other people. While talking to a priest, George is told that he sees the world differently that most other people and he should paint what he sees. George's blindness made the world look like a kaleidoscope. He began painting what he saw, and people responded favorably to his artwork. His paintings are now displayed in museums. He also visits schools teaching children about art and how we all have talents that enable us to do what we were meant to do. For George Mendoza, he was meant to be an artist not a basketball player.
This is another great book about discovering who we are and how we can make the world a better place.
Happy Daily Reading
Deanna
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