We Endorse ‘My Life At Sweetbrier’: A Life Changed by Horses by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

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A Young Child Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy-Author Deannie Dunne

“The power of a young girl’s passion, perseverance, and determination and the effect of a family’s support, love and commitment, are celebrated in this remarkable true story of an extraordinary individual.

Deanie, pursued her dream with tenacity and persistence, and against many odds achieved success in the very demanding world of competitive horse shows.

This wonderfully inspirational story begins with a challenge to young readers that would make it difficult for them to put the book down. Deanie asks ‘Have you ever really wanted to be able to do something, but you came across a roadblock of some kind?’ and goes on to inquire ‘Are you going to follow your dream, or are you going to push it aside without even trying?”

My Life At Sweetbrier: A Life Changed by Horses by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne.

What if you grew up on a horse farm and your single passion was to become a champion horseback rider?

The problem is, you were born with a disability. Doctors tell your parents you’ll never walk, let alone ride.

What will happen next?

What does her dad do that changes her life?

Will a failed racehorse and a handicapped girl become a winning team?

This is the author’s true story of her journey. Even if Deanie prevails, will she find exactly the right horse to help her win?

“Beautiful book and the illustrator did a marvelous job! We plan to give Wilbur much deserved exposure in the coming year.” ~Theodocia McLean, Book Marketing Global Network

Book Endorsement and 5 Stars From Book Marketing Global Network!

Awarded 5 Stars By The Editor At Book Marketing Global Network. For The Love Of A Horse, Family Bonds and A Father’s Promise To His Little Girl!

My Life At Sweetbrier (A Life Changed By Horses) by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne is a not only a well written memoir, but an inspirational journey that continues today. This journey begins when Deanie is two years old and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The specialist told Deanie’s parents that she will not be able to walk and participate in activities that other children enjoy. Her family, especially her father, with grit and determination created ‘Sweetbrier Riding School’. Sweetbrier took young Deanie’s love for horses and gave her the skills, knowledge, disciple and ability to make it into the winner’s circle.

Let me bring you into Deanie’s story here: “My first riding adventure happened when I was five-year-old. Why did my heart pound when Daddy led me around the riding ring on the freckled grey pony, Little Man, for the first time ever? I plodded around, listening to the steady clip-clop of Little Man’s hooves hit the sandy soil of theriding ring. My legs wobbled, sliding from side to side. Isn’t it amazing I didn’t fall off? Daddy led me around while he rode another horse because my arms weren’t strong enough to steer Little Man myself. Sometimes when I rode along on Little Man my legs got so tired I slid off. Yikes! Without warning, I sat in the dirt looking up at Little Man. I wasn’t hurt but disappointed I fell off for no reason. What happened next? Could I give up? That was never an option. The family motto was, “The Humphrys don’t give up.” Daddy picked me up, gave me a kiss, and lifted me back on. How could I figure out the magic formula for staying on? It was much more fun than sitting in the dirt without my pony.”

Deanie never gave up through all life’s challenges, her surgery and horse shows that brought her into the winner’s circle. The photos included in this book will carry you into her world. There is a quiz at the end with answers, that reinforce this amazing true story.

As an adult, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne became an award-winning children’s author. The stories and illustrations in her eight books will delight and inspire beginner readers all the way up through the teen years. I encourage you to purchase Deanie’s books, give them as gifts, and even donate them to libraries, medical facility waiting rooms and places where kids and parents gather.