Champion

How One Boy's Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World

By: Craig Johnson

Narrated by: Stephen Bowlby

A celebration of everyone who fulfills their purpose through unexpected challenges

Until two years of age, Craig and Samantha’s son Connor was just like other kids - playful, verbal, and affectionate. Then everything changed. He stopped talking, displayed behavioral problems, and withdrew into his own world. The official diagnosis - autism. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Craig and Samantha refused to believe a meaningful life for Connor was impossible. God confirmed their faith by revealing to Craig that Connor would one day touch the lives of thousands of people around the world. Craig and Samantha held that unlikely promise in their hearts during the agonizing years ahead. Champion is a spellbinding chronicle of the twists and turns of Connor’s journey - guided by his parent’s steadfast hope in God’s promises. Through the unexpected breaking of their spirits, the Holy Spirit was poured out, culminating in a miracle that has launched a global ministry to the disabled.

©2018 Craig Johnson (P)2018 Thomas Nelson

absolutely inspirational and uplifting

This book details the spiritual journey of Craig Johnson and his family as they sought to find God's leading and blessings as they raised their Autistic son. However the book is written in such a way that anyone reading his story can easily identify with it concerning their own personal struggles. I found it a true blessing and inspiration and would recommend it to anyone that has adversity in his or her life and needs a breaktbrough.

Inspiring, A must read

This book was very inspiring. It goes straight to your heart. Having a nephew with autism and knowing how life is because of it, this was a blessing to read. Not just about being understanding toward people with special needs , but being good to people in all circumstances and most importantly having faith in god and knowing there is a reason for everything. He does use all things for good. God bless.

I was expecting a western book

Shocker. Nothing close
I’m not a religious person and planned to delete the audio book several times

A former undercover ATF federal agent

I said to myself , keep listening.

I learned a lot about life and myself. This was eye opening.
I think Just thinking…. I may try going to church again

I don’t know how you do it

Every kid is a gift

I am a parent of a child with autism, who was punished by the Catholic Church because he was different. My son is the most incredible child we have ever been exposed too. His IQ is higher than Einsteins, he is super fun and adorable. Everyone who meets him falls in love with his, yes, he has his difficulties but by the grace of GOD we see improvement every day. American Behavorial Association therapists are an absolute necessity if your child is on the spectrum and early intervention makes all the difference. Justin was 3 before he ever spoke, now at 5, he has a larger vocabulary than most college students, is doing Algebra and reads at a high school level. I feel blessed thst GOD chose us to be his parents.

Moving

If this story doesn’t move you to be a better servant of God then nothing will

Wrong Craig Johnson!

I thought I was buying a book by author of Longmire series, wrong Craig Johnson!

A True Testament of God's Faithfulness!!

This is a great read/listen whether you are dealing with someone in the spectrum or not!! A true faith builder for sure!! Thank you for having the courage to share your personal struggle with the world.

Not the book for me

The narrator has a lovely voice, but I struggled to get through the beginning of this book.
I did not realize it would be full of biblical references.
I do not share the author's religion, so this is not a good book for me.