Ordinary People Extraordinary Planet

“This book is truly amazing . . . We all have something to give; this book encourages us to give whatever we have and whatever we can. Be inspired.”

- Lisa Mundembe-Chuma, Founder of Inspirational Woman Magazine

Based on interviews collected from Ray Leonard's radio show, listened to in 75 countries, Ordinary People Extraordinary Planet includes incredible stories of a dozen people's triumphs over adversity. Meet Mary K. Hoodhood who provides dinners for over 3,800 hungry children in Michigan daily; a quadriplegic, she coordinates it all from her wheelchair. Arturo Sandoval, the Grammy/Emmy Award-winning trumpet player, escaped persecution in Communist Cuba to live his dream. Clarel Radicella, who pushed past her pain for years to inspire and connect people, shares her final three letters to her children. Through his "Homeless by Choice Tour" Roy Juarez, Jr., has talked to over 100,000 students about his experience being homeless at 14 years old with his siblings. Share adventures from a teenager who has built four libraries in Tanzania to a mechanic's bold expedition in the North Pole. The people in this book will uplift and inspire you! Dr. Shellie Hipsky is an associate professor at Robert Morris University, author of five books, and a respected public speaker. She educates, entertains, and inspires globally.

Each chapter provides contact information for charitable organizations that spotlighted people support with their time and energy. OPEP will be giving back 25% of net profits at benchmarks to the featured charities. Who are these dozen amazing people and their charities?

Roy Juarez Jr. - Homeless By Choice Tour

Russell Hayes - Little People of America

Arturo Sandoval - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Xiaobo LaPresta - One Foundation (Affiliated with Jet Li and Jacki Chan)

Bryan Mark Rigg - Starpoint School

Tasha Eichenseher - National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

Clarel Radicella- Mind Your Business

Sandie Andersen - Donate Life

Shannon McNamara - SHARE Shannon's Afterschool Reading Program

Qun Queeney Tang - Children's Hunger Fund

Randy Swanson - Gilda's Club

Mary Kay Hoodhood - Kid's Food Basket

“Heartfelt and inspiring . . . a real page-turner.”

- Jacquelyn Aluotto, Award-Winning Filmmaker/Activist/Founder of Real Beauty Real Women