Recent Books

I Am Potential

Patrick Henry Hughes; Translated by Lee Soo-jeong from English to Korean; Munhakdongne: 320pp., 12,000 won

This book is a tale about triumph over adversity, and is deeply moving and interesting enough to captivate readers from the first page, making it hard to put down until the end.

It's a good read for both young people and parents, especially for those who are battling against the odds.

Patrick Henry Hughes, a senior at the University of Louisville in the United States, is one of those people who turn physical challenges into leverage to out off the greater self inside.

Born permanently blind and with other physical disabilities, he believes that God is always fair. He has exceptional musical talent and unwavering optimism that enables him to defy his disabilities at every turn. The book's title, ``I Am Potential,'' is the very mantra he has tuned into.

It is not only the story of Patrick Henry's life, but of an incredible journey he shares with his father, Patrick John.

His father's initial reaction was ``Why me?'' but he eventually realizes that his family has been more than blessed with his son. The father-to-son bond will give readers a shot in the arm.

- CHO JAE-HYON