Letter to Sam

Author: Daniel Geltman (USA)
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: A Letter to Sam is a heartwarming inspirational book that moved Americans in 2006, similar to Monday with Morrie in touching the soul. It is a growth gift for all "Sams."
This book is dedicated to my dear grandson and all the "Sams" in the world! May their vulnerability open our hearts, allowing them to grow and enabling us to show our love.
A grandfather's reflections on life's love and gains and losses in the world of wheelchairs.
Reading this book, my cash clock triggered questions about my own life. Within the second, I felt Daniel was writing to Sam, but also to me. By the third second, I had forgotten I was reading and was instead sitting in a grand lecture hall, listening to life lessons worth following forever.
— Rachel Simon (author of the bestseller The Boy Who Cried Wolf)
Daniel's love for Sam is so sincere and touching. After reading these heartfelt and wise words, I began to see my adorable little grandson in a new light.
— Betty Williams (Nobel Peace Prize laureate, president and founder of the International Children's Care Center)
A truly worthwhile read. Daniel Geltman's A Letter to Sam will deeply move you and help everyone learn to live a richer and more fulfilling life. The wisdom and insights he shares further prove that Daniel is a beloved psychologist in America.
— Dr. Catherine Hesse-Passek (author of Einstein Never Used Flashcards)
The story in A Letter to Sam is heartwarming, and the life philosophies it conveys can help heal readers' hearts. Daniel has experienced extreme pain and loss in life, making his reflections deeply resonant. As you savor each word, it's like chewing on pure gold. I want to give this book to everyone I care about!
— Elaine Bass (award-winning poet)
Daniel shares his life wisdom gained from his unique world in a simple yet moving way. He has struggled with his inner demons for 35 years, practicing psychology all along. A Letter to Sam is a guiding light for readers and the best gift for all families!
— Robert A. Nasoff (author of Special Kids)
A touching letter that sold well in the United States. When little Sam was about to be born, his grandfather wrote a letter to celebrate. But when Sam was four months old, the doctor diagnosed him with autism. So the grandfather continued to write letters to Sam, imagining the challenges he would face in a world different from ordinary people, teaching him how to cope with reality. After Sam was born, CNN in the U.S. followed his growth closely. For parents, this book not only offers love and family but also teaches them how to guide their children. From the moment Sam was born, the author knew he wanted to tell him what life and love were, what it meant to have parents who were emotionally and physically fragile. He wanted to let him understand school, how important friends are, and why they matter. He wanted to tell him everything about drugs, sex, romantic love, work, money, and everything else. He also wanted Sam to know him. That's why the author started writing these letters—he wanted to tell Sam all this and more. Of course, the author knew that perhaps it would take many years before Sam developed a unique interest in his grandfather's letters. But when he began writing them, the author believed that one day Sam would understand them. Each chapter in this book is a letter to Sam. Some letters share stories from the author's life, and most discuss his personal experiences. All these stories revolve around one theme: What is the meaning of life?