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Scott Odom’s newly released “Me and JC” is a beautiful tale about not letting dreams go and not losing faith in oneself and in God

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“Me and JC”: a heartwarming children’s book that brings confidence, motivation, and faith in the Lord through a story about young Thumper whose hope was lost when his illness took over. “Me and JC” is the creation of published author Scott Odom, a camp counselor at Camp Sanguinity which is a camp for kids with cancer and blood disorders. He was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was fourteen which resulted in the loss of his right leg above the knee. Yet, he still went on to become the first above-knee amputee to play in a professional basketball game and also cofounded a nonprofit, ABI, which hosts benefit charity basketball games to help kids with cancer and their families. Scott’s mission is to give people hope through his story in hopes it will plant a seed or strengthen their relationship with Christ.

Odom shares, “Me and JC is a story of hope. Thumper’s dream was to become a professional athlete, but his whole life changed when he was diagnosed with cancer which resulted in the loss of his leg. Thumper felt his lifelong dream would never become a reality, and he lived in fear while battling the cancer. He had a hard time fitting in and was ashamed about the way he looked. Thumper was lacking confidence in himself as he would get teased for the way he looked with his robot leg.

“While Thumper was learning how to walk on his robot leg, he found it was very difficult. He was scared and very doubtful; he would never be the same again. Thumper had to learn to build a relationship with his robot leg and trust that it would be there when he took a step, helping him to walk. It was through this battle and relationship in his life where along the way Thumper met a friend that would forever change his outlook on life. This friend gave Thumper the confidence to believe in himself and to know that he has a bigger purpose for his life than what his dream was.

“The story of Me and JC shares the relationship that Thumper has with his friend JC while symbolizing our relationship with Christ. Just as Thumper began to fully trust JC every day, he was able to live out his true purpose. The same goes for anyone who fully trust God daily. No matter what may happen in life, how hard it may get, or how uncertain things may become, trust in Him always and know that you have a purpose in this life.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Scott Odom’s new book is an inspiring read that gives kids who are struggling with cancer or with disabilities someone to look up to or relate to through reading Thumper’s story. Likewise, everyone else will also be inspired in his story as they will see how hard he tried just to overcome the challenges of finding his true purpose in life.

With the author creating a mascot of the main character, Thumper, he is planning to take him all over the country to visit kids in children hospitals, schools, churches, camps, and in many more places to bring the book to life and share the message of hope it has.

View a synopsis of “Me and JC” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Me and JC” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Me and JC,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

“To contact Scott Odom directly you can reach him at 817-991-5327 or at scottodom116@gmail.com. You can also learn more about Scott’s story by visiting http://www.scottaodom.com”.

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