Book Review - Kiss of a Dolphin, by Tom Tuohy

An Advocate for Hope - Dreams for Kids

Tom Tuohy tells the heartwarming narratives of J. J. O'Conner, Jesse White, Father Bruno Walter Brennan, and Clara Kirk in "Kiss of a Dolphin." The book is the narrative of Dreams for Kids. The narrative is about ordinary people and how they are making an extraordinary difference in fulfilling the dreamings of others. The narrative gets in the Cabrini-Green country of Chicago, and moves to Chicago's westside, and to then to Occident Englewood, rapidly increasing into statewide and then national recognition. I read through crying as I turned the pages.

Jesse White Person and his internationally acclaimed tumbling team, Father Wally Brennan's ministry in the streets, and Clara Kirk's shelter of hope are all featured Partners in the escapades reported here. These organisations and individual squad members have got inspired hope to those ensnare by the rhythm of poverty, race restrictions, and limitations.

Jim Ian Smith and Dick Marak also supply the inspiration and encouragement needed for J.J. O'Conner to lift above the desperation of being a quadriplegic.

J.J. learned a lesson while swimming with the dolphinfish at an aquatic installation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He learned a lesson in trust, acceptance, and communication. The dolphin's buss changed J.J.'s near to life and ego acceptance. J. J. now had a strong desire to go back something to the community. This strong desire grew into the hereafter missionary post of Dreams for Kids and became the statute title of this book.

Tom Tuohy is an effective, convincing, communicator. His authorship is gripping. Uncle Tom have a manner of drawing the reader into each story. As a reader I felt a strong desire to react to the need, to go involved and to take part in fulfilling the vision of Dreams for Kids.

"Kiss of a Dolphin" is the sort of book that should be read by every individual involved in community outreach, by federal agency programme directors, and people who have got been touched by the underprivileged, poorness stricken, or those physically disabled.

Tom Tuohy in "Kiss of a Dolphin" have given a message of hope, inspiration, and the challenge to do dreamings go a reality.

As reviewed on Middle West Book Review