Different Drummers ~ Story Synopsis
Different Drummers is a true story from 1965 which follows a hyperactive fireball named Lyle and his best friend David, who’s in a wheelchair with muscular dystrophy, as they test their grade school principal, the laws of gravity, and believe it or not, even the existence of God.
When David accurately predicts the death of their fourth-grade teacher and attributes it to a Divine Message, Lyle feels compelled to challenge David’s claim. Using memorized quotes from the Jack LaLanne show, he devises a plan to get David out of his wheelchair and running again, thinking it would prove that God is real. Oblivious to the concept of common sense, Lyle begins to twist the rules, pushing the stakes to ever more dangerous levels, bringing the boys face to face with life’s most inspiring and painful truths.
This novel provides a startling and surprisingly
humorous view of the world through the eyes of a
hyperactive child. Turbocharged, inspiring and
heart-warming, it will remind you of our
unlimited potential, the vital necessity of our
differences, and the essential role each of us
play in the lives of others.
Different Drummers is a perfect gift for all
ages, a book that parents and grand-parents can
read to small ones, teachers can read to their
classes, and one that will provide hours of
conversation and discussion for book clubs,
study groups and classrooms.
The story will
stimulate conversations about hyperactivity,
discipline, respect, Ritalin, muscular
dystrophy, pursuing improbable dreams,
connecting, accepting differences in others, and
the mystery and wonder of our spiritual journey.
It is a book that can help children find their
way in a difficult and demanding world. The
simple yet powerful tale provides rare insights
for anyone who impacting the destiny of a child
including parents, teachers, ministers, doctors
and even other children.
Different Drummers will make you laugh, make you
cry, and stay with you long after you've read it.
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"I came home and read the book. I love it! You got to write of a true miracle! I could not put it down! Beautifully told . . . made me cry . . ." Carrie Ingham
"Better than 'Kite Runner!'" Ryan Castle
