Marley Rides
This story is not just about a young cowboy who contracted terminal lung cancer at the age of 15. It is not just about his family. It is about a network of people who changed the life and death of a boy, and who were courageous enough to be changed by him. Marley Jacob Pratt was told he was one of the youngest on record to have squamous lung cancer, and that it would likely kill him before he turned 16. Marley's objective was to prove the doctors wrong by packing in as much living as possible. This story focuses on how Marley learned to ride the waves of life and death. But in truth, this story is about all of us. We will all encounter adversity. We will all face death, and the challenge we all face is how to live well. Narrated by his mother, Marley Rides also contains e-mails sent to the ever-growing number of people who became part of Marley's Network, and stories by a variety of people affected by this strange young man.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0977763226
ISBN13:9780977763221
Release Date:November 2007
Publisher:Lost Borders Press
Length:528 Pages
Weight:1.47 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.5" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A book that changes lives
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Reading Marley Rides was a revelation. Knowing the outcome in no way reduced the impact of the story, it only enhanced it. I found myself, laughing, crying and praying for them all. I've recommended this book to everyone I know. It's an important book about love, connection, support and community. I believe there are lessons for us all within it's pages. Kudos to Ms Hart, she is a talented author; her words are moving and bring you into the immediacy of the moments detailed in her beautiful book. Reading about the way Marley and his family lived, really lived in the face of cancer was inspiring. The choices that they made, the love they shared and the community they created and encouraged was and is a beautiful and powerful thing. Thank you for writing such a powerful and emotionally available book. I am changed from reading it.
Inspirational story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Reading the recently published book, Marley Rides proved to be a life-altering experience for me. I can honestly say in my 48 years that I have never before read such a touching, emotionally rewarding, and beautifully written book in my life. I will be forever grateful to Jennifer for sharing her story of this miraculous young man, his adoring family, and the network which connected so many to Marley and his awe-inspiring journey. I laughed, grinned, and cried all the way through the book. I even dreaded reaching the final pages, knowing I would soon be separated from this remarkable family with which I had become so attached, even if only through the power of the written word.
Wow!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
MARLEY RIDES is a captivating story of courage. I've never seen a book like it. It's a combination of a book, magazine, photo album, and a personal journal! This story of a boy who lived like there was no tomorrow, gave me the kick in the pants I needed to stop whining and to start living while I have the chance. The story is also about connecting with family, friends, and an extended e-community. This book made me re-think what I believed individuality and strength are. Simply put, reading MARLEY RIDES has made me a better person, because I'm not so afraid to live, love, or die anymore. Thank you!
An important book dealing with death
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I wasn't sure if I wanted to read about someone's child dying, because it seems like such a depressing subject. But there is a local connection for me, so I wanted to check it out. Well, it is a tremendously moving book...sad, yes....but funny, inspiring, and very thought-provoking. I could hardly put it down, even though I knew the ending. It is a true story filled with love, involving many people, and it shows what a person can do when faced with extreme circumstances, when love is the motivation and support. It is also a deep look at what dying is all about and how we can face it with a conscious and open heart. It will stay in my mind forever.
An Outstanding Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Marley Rides is a beautifully written, intimate and very original peek into the lives of a family dealing with an unusual boy with an unlikely disease. This book makes laughing in the face of strife and death not only acceptable but a downright necessary survival technique. It is bound to inspire folks to embrace the good times in the midst of their struggles and realize the benefits gained by relying on and supporting their own networks of friends and family in times of need. Marley truly lived his life to the fullest, and his mother has captured his adventures (and her own) magnificently in Marley Rides.
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