title: Heart of a Lion: A Story of God's Grace and a Family's Hope
author:  Derek George 
description: This is a touching and uplifting true story about a boy named John Paul, who has half a heart but who lives with more heart and soul than just about any kid you will ever meet. John Paul rocks, and so does this book. (James Patterson, New York Times best-selling author 2015-01-15)<br /><br />The story of John Paul George is absolutely amazing, just as his life has been. From before he was born to today, this young man has overcome all odds in the biggest game of allthe game of life. John Pauls is a great story of inspiration and perseverance and one I am sure you will want to read. (Jack Nicklaus, golf legend 2015-01-15)<br /><br />John Pauls courageous story will instill hope and inspire you to believe that if your heart is open, you can prevail over insurmountable odds. (Jane Seymour, actress 2015-01-15)<br /><br />John Paul is an awesome boy. His zest for life is contagious and his story an incredible read. (Ernie Els, U.S. Open, British Open golf champion 2015-01-15)<br /><br />A devastating diagnosis inspires faith, hope, and fortitude as a family embarks on a journey to save their son. A heartwarming story which offers hope. (Chris Evert, tennis legend 2015-01-15)<br /><br />John Pauls sparkling brown eyes and endearing smile radiate joy. This book radiates hope, love, and endurance. (Bill Parcells, retired NFL head coach 2015-01-15)<br /><br />A story of a child who beat the odds. We hope to put a smile on your face. Go Big Blue. (The New York Giants 2015-01-15)<br /><br /><em>Heart of a Lion</em> is a heartwarming and emotional true-life adventure involving a childs battle against formidable odds, his parents unrelenting support, and help from higher sources. (Rob MacGregor, author of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 2015-01-15)<br /><br />An inspirational story of a familys relentless fight to save their son from a devastating diagnosis. Their journey inspires hope. (Alan Lavine And Gail Liberman , Dow Jones columnists and authors of Quick Steps to Financial Stability 2015-01-15)
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  ### Brothers Lionheart
  
  
  ### Astrid Lindgren
  
  
  ### Chapter
  
  
  1
  
  
  Now
  
  
  I’m going to tell you about my brother. My brother, Jonathan
  
  
  Lionheart, is the person I want to tell you about. I think it’s
  
  
  almost like a saga, and just a little like a ghost story, and yet
  
  
  every word is true, though Jonathan and I are probably the only
  
  
  people who know that.
  
  
  Jonathan’s name wasn’t
  
  
  Lionheart from the start. His last name was Lion, just like Mother’s
  
  
  and mine. Jonathan Lion was his name. My name is Karl Lion and
  
  
  Mother’s is Sigrid Lion. Father was Axel Lion, but he went to
  
  
  sea and we never heard from him since.
  
  
  But what I was going to
  
  
  tell you was how it came about that my brother Jonathan became
  
  
  Jonathan Lionheart, and all the strange things that happened after
  
  
  that.
  
  
  Jonathan knew that I was soon going to die. I think
  
  
  everyone knew except me. They knew at school too, because I was away
  
  
  most of the time, coughing and always being ill. For the last six