Recently read Byron Pitts’ Step Out on Nothing– his autobiography about making it to CBS’ 60 Minutes as a correspondent, from being unable to read and speak without a stammer, all through grade school.  The subtitle is How faith and family helped me conquer life’s challenges. 

His mother’s refusal to accept what others said disparagingly about her obviously gifted son; her Christian faith – expressed with intensity, complete with expletives; her no-holds-barred parenting style; and, his own faith, hard work, and courage have got to lift your spirits, no matter what you’re going through.  The best part was his giving the graduation speech, at the same university where his freshman English professor had told him he was wasting the government’s money on his scholarship, since he wasn’t college material.  The same professor was retiring, and got to hear the speech on his last day there.  Who said God doesn’t have a sense of humor? 

A must for everyone, but especially for kids with learning challenges and parents of children with issues.

If you’re time challenged, try it on audiobooks, while at the gym or travelling.