"If you set out to write a fictional story about the long wondrous jounrey of a young boy who traveled from a war-torn region of Africa to the basketball courts of America, and all the way to Hollywood, you would be hard-pressed to imagine a story like that ever coming true. Yet Blondy baruti's journey is all true.. an almost unfathomable tale that brought him from a life-threatening ordeal in the congo, all the way to movie sets and Hollywood premieres. This is a rich heartfelt story that teaches us all that the most impossible dreams sometimes do come true."
—Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company

"To meet Blondy Baruti is to fall in love with him, instantly. Yes, his smile and personality light up a room-- but his story, his incredible story of survival and hope, that will stick with you forever."
—Dan Fogelman, creator of the hit show, THIS IS US

“An inspiring true story about the power of hope, optimism, and grit in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.”
—KIRKUS

What shines through here is Baruti’s good heart, persistence, and absolute unwillingness to give up on his dreams despite repeated setbacks. His remarkable journey and his courage are inspiring and aspirational.
—BOOKLIST