Sam The Boy Behind the Mask Author:Tom Hallman Developed from a series of articles that touched thousands of readers and won journalist Tom Hallman the Pulitzer Prize, Sam is the true story about fitting in, medical miracles-and the inner strength of one courageous boy. — Sam Lightner was born with a rare life-threatening facial disfigurement. For years, doctors refused to operate on him-unti... more »l a team of surgeons finally decided to undertake a risky, thirteen-hour procedure. But after Sam begins his freshman year of high school, complications arise, leaving him comatose and his family hopeless. But one doctor-pediatric neurosurgeon Monica Wehby-refuses to give up. She stays by his side, until he moves a finger, a foot, and then finally rebuilds his life...« less
The remarkable true story of a very courageous boy, his family, and his doctors. More than that, all readers can see their own lives reflected in the universal themes of hope, acceptance and unconditional love.