About Heart of a Lion

Heart of a Lion: Our Journey of Faith and Courage

by Willie & Brenda Burton with Barry Kienzle

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An inspiring story of overcoming life's hardships through faith and courage. Willie Burton was born with cerebral palsy. He suffered through painful surgeries and endless physical therapy sessions throughout his youth, but his spirit and determination never wavered despite his disabilities. With the support of this adoptive mother, he signed up for the wrestling team at Fairdale High School where he was accepted by the team as an equal, later gaining national attention for his perseverance in order to win a single match on the mat.

ISBN: 9781946664778

Paperback / 160 pages

Ask for our book at your local bookstore or order directly from Headline Books or Amazon. Autographed copies of Heart of a Lion can be ordered directly from co-author, Barry Kienzle at www.BarryKBooks.com

Awards

Mom's Choice Awards 2019  Gold Award - Young Adult Inspirational/Motivational

The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The organization is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of entries from more than 55 countries. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media look for the MCA mother-and-child Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families.

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Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2020  Finalist - Parenting/Family Non-Fiction

The Next Generation Indie Book Awards is a literary awards program that recognizes and honors authors and publishers of exceptional independently published books.

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