Champion, Craig Johnson
Champion, Craig Johnson
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Champion
How One Boy's Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World

Author: Craig Johnson

Narrator: Stephen Bowlby

Unabridged: 5 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 04/03/2018

Synopsis

A Celebration of Everyone Who Fulfills Their Purpose Through Unexpected ChallengesUntil two years of age, Craig and Samantha’s son Connor was just like other kids—playful, verbal, and affectionate. Then everything changed. He stopped talking, displayed behavioral problems, and withdrew into his own world. The official diagnosis—autism. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Craig and Samantha refused to believe a meaningful life for Connor was impossible. God confirmed their faith by revealing to Craig that Connor would one day touch the lives of thousands of people around the world. Craig and Samantha held that unlikely promise in their hearts during the agonizing years ahead. Champion is a spellbinding chronicle of the twists and turns of Connor’s journey—guided by his parent’s steadfast hope in God’s promises. Through the unexpected breaking of their spirits, the Holy Spirit was poured out, culminating in a miracle that has launched a global ministry to the disabled.

About Craig Johnson

Craig Johnson is currently the senior director of ministries at Lakewood Church with Joel Osteen, overseeing all pastoral ministries and staff, and is the founder of Champions Foundation and the Champions Club developmental centers for special needs, with over 75 centers across the world. Craig is the coauthor of Champions Curriculum, a full-scope Christian curriculum for those with special needs. He is the author of Lead Vertically: Inspire People to Volunteer and Build Great Teams That Last and Champion: How One Boy’s Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World. Craig and his wife of 29 years, Samantha, have three children: Cory, Courtney, and Connor.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jacqui on April 01, 2018

Champion (Thomas Nelson 2018) is the story of one man’s journey into parenthood. It started out like everyone else but suddenly for no reason things changed: "...The best way I can describe it is like a sudden car wreck." His beautiful child who seemed exactly like every other child, until he stopped......more

Goodreads review by Dora on March 06, 2018

It's always good to remember where you started so one day you can appreciate how you finished. This book inspired me to always seek out the one percent that's positive in a situation that seems ninety nine percent awful or heartbreaking. Craig opens up about raising a son who has autism and how they......more

Goodreads review by Hilary on March 02, 2023

Read it through tears. Many relatable moments as a special needs parent. A very honest story yet pushes you out of your comfort zone and victim mentality.......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on April 18, 2018

Thank you to netgalley for the download for a review in turn. I thought this was a book about autism....Boy was I wrong. It was about autism but it was an amazing story about Gods grace and mercy and love on special needs all over the world. It brought me in close to God and made me rethink how I tr......more

Goodreads review by Roman on April 30, 2018

Most of the time when we feel broken, down-trodden and dealing with our challenges, we can't see how any of it would turn out for good in anyway. In "Our Champion" Craig Johnson, shows how pushing through, trusting God, praying and continuing to believe can take that brokenness, those challenges, th......more

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