The Heart's Alphabet: Daring to Live With Cerebral Palsy

by James Grimm

Having never uttered a word in his life, 40-year-old Jim Grimm profoundly and joyfully touches the lives of all who come to know him. Born with cerebral palsy and unable to communicate verbally or move of his own volition, Jim has turned what by all accounts is a severely isolating lifelong disability into a gift for connecting deeply with others. The Heart's Alphabet is Jim's self-told story, painstakingly spelled out, letter by letter, with the assistance of an interpreter. It is a tale of personal perseverance, a tribute to loving families, and -- most of all -- a testament to the possibilities that lie within each of us.

120 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2007

Reviews

[Sara Heckel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, I thought it was a boring read but I really did like how it took place in Chisago County. I even lived at the same place as Jim many many years later. I was also impressed with how he communicates and how well his staff, family and friends communicate with him. He clearly touched so many people, which is just incredible to see.