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Oxygen deprivation in utero resulted in Kenny being born deaf with partial blindness, partial paralysis on his left side, and an inability to speak clearly until the age of 10. Kenny also suffers cognitive impairment, similar to the fictional character Forrest Gump, which gives him the same child-like innocence and leads to the same sort of hilarious misunderstandings and malaprops that made Gump both lovable and entertaining.
Kenny’s life could easily have been nothing but a depressingly sullen tale of victimhood. Instead, it turned out to be one filled with a unique combination of joy, humor, friendship, heartbreak, accomplishment, faith, and peace.
From his time spent with Kenny, Paul Smith will talk about:
•Being A Storyteller
•His unique relationship with Kenny
•Meeting Kenny and what inspired him to write this book
Praise for FOUR DAYS WITH KENNY TEDFORD
"Kenny is definitely a hero that everyone needs. Please have a sequel! This book will change your life as it did mine!"
- Miles Barbee, acclaimed Broadway and screen Dea actor and star of The Silent Natural......
For more info go to http://goodnewsplanet.com/four-days-with-kenny-tedford-life-through-the-eyes-of-a-child-trapped-in-a-partially-blind-deaf-mans-body-by-paul-smith-and-kenny-tedford-jr/
Oxygen deprivation in utero resulted in Kenny being born deaf with partial blindness, partial paralysis on his left side, and an inability to speak clearly until the age of 10. Kenny also suffers cognitive impairment, similar to the fictional character Forrest Gump, which gives him the same child-like innocence and leads to the same sort of hilarious misunderstandings and malaprops that made Gump both lovable and entertaining. Kenny’s life could easily have been nothing but a depressingly sullen tale of victimhood. Instead, it turned out to be one filled with a unique combination of joy, humor, friendship, heartbreak, accomplishment, faith, and peace. From his time spent with Kenny, Paul Smith will talk about: •Being A Storyteller •His unique relationship with Kenny •Meeting Kenny and what inspired him to write this book Praise for FOUR DAYS WITH KENNY TEDFORD "Kenny is definitely a hero that everyone needs. Please have a sequel! This book will change your life as it did mine!" - Miles Barbee, acclaimed Broadway and screen Dea actor and star of The Silent Natural...... For more info go to http://goodnewsplanet.com/four-days-with-kenny-tedford-life-through-the-eyes-of-a-child-trapped-in-a-partially-blind-deaf-mans-body-by-paul-smith-and-kenny-tedford-jr/ read more read less

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