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Amy Bovaird
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It is 1988. After three years of teaching English as a second language classes in Latin America, Amy Bovaird is offered a position in Indonesia, halfway across the world. On this archipelago, Bovaird has the opportunity to learn about new cultures.
But there is a problem. In the break between jobs, Bovaird pays a visit to her local eye doctor for what she believes will be a routine upgrade of her glasses’ prescription. A lengthy examination with a retinal specialist follows. The news she receives turns out to be a challenge. She is losing her vision to retinitis pigmentosa, a condition she can’t even pronounce and for which there is no cure.
Bovaird faces a dilemma. Should she risk possible danger with her debilitating vision to pursue her dream contract abroad or stay at home near the safety of family?
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Inspiring
Amy Bovaird book Hitting A Homerun is inspiring for not just those struggling with sight loss, but for anyone who has a challenge. The narrator brought the story to life. I love how Amy uses the simile of baseball to describe her sight loss. It shows how despite struggling with her eye sight or hitting foul balls that she still can succeed or hit a home run. Amy is courageous, determined and inspiring. I applaud ger for her wonderful ability to put us in her shoes and to encourage us to never give up. Great job!! Wonderful narrator.
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