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If We Could Change: Transformational Real Life Moments Through a Fictional Character's Eyes (Through a Boy's Eyes Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Karen Ann Carpenter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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POIGNANT MESSAGE FOR TODAY'S TROUBLED TIMES. At one time or another, most of us experience a turning point -- an exceptional occurrence, after which, our lives are never the same. If we change by design and brave the path we know is right, these changes that heal will also bring unexpected gifts. Sometimes, we might even positively influence the world!
If We Could Change is a series highlighting such decisive moments in history -- real-world game changers and gifted connections.
Through a Boy's Eyes is the first in the series. The actual events took place in South Africa.
On a dark and blustery night, Charles -- a young fictional character --has a chance encounter with a stranger – a real life historical figure. Charles bears witness to the personal struggles of this conflicted man in what was truly a miraculous moment in time. Charles's story is an accounting of what a young boy might have experienced, had he been present during this actual, bittersweet night of inner transformation -- a miracle of mindfulness.
See if you can guess which historical figure holds this young fictional character so spellbound. The identity is revealed towards the end of the story. Clues are given throughout for anyone familiar with the actual events. And for those who are not, this is an opportunity to learn about the inner turmoil of a truly great human being -- a man who, through his courage to change, helped influence humanity for the better.
This book is appropriate for older children and adults alike.

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"It grabbed me from the beginning....quick reading. The character Charles is such a bright, warm, compassionate young man. Enjoyed the book." -- Joan W. "Charles is a good person and I love that he acts his age, and his curious personality was quite interesting. I could connect with him a lot, and I liked learning about his experience with what happened at the train station." -- Goodreads Reviewer

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079343PXK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Solar Winds Press (March 3, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1377 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 59 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #4,013,713 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #144 in Children's African Historical Fiction
- #192 in Children's African History Books
- #228 in Republic of South Africa Travel

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Kathy L

Very Relevant Message

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018

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This little book packs a punch.The tale weaves a fictional story around a historic figure and an event that transformed many lives. The message of the story is as relevant today as it was over 100 years ago. The author tells the story in a simplistic manner, making it easy for the reader to become absorbed immediately. I look forward to the author's imaginative writings in the future.
It took less than an hour to read the book, but the message remains hauntingly way after.

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Bianca

Lovely Story with an Absolutely Beautiful Message

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019

Lovely story that weaves fiction and history with an absolutely beautiful message. I love that someone has taken the time to acknowledge a pivotal experience in both Ghandi's life and honestly history. While Carpenter's account of what could have happened that night/day at Maritzburg is fiction, she is basing it from Ghandi's own written work. Carpenter reminded me that people as a whole are good and will follow the lead of righteousness more often than that of hate. I especially like reading about the Indian community coming together to support their fellow countryman. Reading that made me appreciate Indian culture in way I never have before. I'd like to thank the author for choosing to write about hope and being kind to your fellow man, especially in difficult times such these in America.

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Scott P.

A great message

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019

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In today's difficult times, this story offers up a great message to young readers. That's important because a story really can affect a young person's attitude toward the world. The events here unfold swiftly, so we only grasp the surface problems that the main character is struggling with. His mother is sick, and he's naturally upset. His father is pushy and rushed, and that exacerbates the problem. Being a short children's story, I'm not sure we need much more than that, but I can see how some readers might want more.

While primarily fictional, I enjoyed this insight into Gandhi and his beginnings. I think it makes a great jump-off point to learn more about this fascinating man. It raises questions about his life and I'm sure it will send curious young readers looking for more information. It also offers several powerful messages--the first deals with prejudices. The second shows that a person, even if they seemingly have no power, can effect real change.

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patricia connelly

great gift

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2019

for all ages

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L. Evans

Positive Message

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2019

The message behind this short story was a positive one as we meet and come to know a prominent figure from history through the eyes of a young boy. Charles has moved briefly to South Africa with his parents, and is traveling with his dad when he witnesses a massive injustice toward a man simply because the man has dark skin. We are not told who the man is until the end, but I suspected who it might be.

There is a lot of showing rather than telling in this story, and a great deal of abruptness that damages the flow of the story. We are simply told many things rather than experiencing them through Charles. For example, we are told that Charles’ mother has become depressed. We don’t see signs of it, however. And quite often situation bursts to situation without any natural flow. For example, after we are told that Charles’ mother got sick because of her depression, his dad “one evening” “yelled” that they had to take her to hospital, the words written with the same abruptness you might feel if you were walking down the street and an acquaintance stepped suddenly into your path and screamed “How are you?” three inches from your face. There were also a lot of “he screamed” or “he yelled” tags that were quite grating. Charles’ dad clearly shouts a lot which isn’t hard to believe, but it is bizarre and jarringly abrupt the way it is written. Also, on the train platform when they miss their train and Charles’ dad screams and yells for a while, he suddenly gets quiet, and we’re expected to assume that he’s suddenly gossiping about the dark skinned man with the people he was just screaming at. That isn’t plausible to me. Even if I was an entitled white person in the 60s in South Africa with a dark skinned person nearby to take the brunt of my own insecurities, I would not want to get suddenly chummy with another entitled white person who has just been screaming at me a few seconds before.

Overall, the story again has a good message, and it is important for people, adults as well as children, to learn from the good examples of people in the past like the character that Charles meets, here. A truly admirable man who changed the world for the better. The author might consider revising the story, lengthening it just a bit to add more showing scenes that flow more smoothly.

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Sarah

A quick read about an inspiring historical figure.

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2019

I’m a bit torn on this book. It has a strong premise and definitely makes me want to read more about its inspiring historical subject. But I would have loved deeper insight into the point-of-view character and his family's life. I also wonder if being so secretive about the central subject is a good idea. It might be hard for readers looking for information on this particular historical figure to know this story exists. I did, however, appreciate the book's positive message about racial equality, human dignity, and compassion for others.

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