Your students will join the millions who have been captivated by the true-life story of Joni Eareckson. Joni was only 17--young, vital and full of great potential--when she broke her neck in a diving accident. The incident left her in a wheelchair, a quadriplegic. As the horror of the accident sunk in, Joni contended with extraordinary physical, emotional and spiritual struggles. But in time, Joni worked through those struggles to become an artist, an author and an inspiration to countless people who have met her, or heard about her resilient story. Joni takes a starring role in this dramatic video, recreating for viewers her joys and sorrows, her fears and victories, and above all, the faith that sustained her through her ordeal and allowed her to turn it into triumph.

Concepts covered in this dramatic film:
Fear of Unknown: Joni's scared-Family scared
Confirmation of Truth: Joni will always be paralyzed
Anger at situation: Joni is angry at God
Option: She considers suicide
Rethink life: Recovery proceeds, she sits up fully
Coping Mechanism: "Gallows" Humor
Roots of acceptance: Beginning to make peace with God
Rehab: Writing with mouth, begin to draw with mouth
Difficult situation: Joni's denial of medical facts raised
Facing life: She breaks up with faithful boyfriend
Faith and healing: What does it mean to heal?
Life goes on: A new boyfriend develops into a potential marriage
Facing life with a severe handicap: Her concern about kids and sex
How does God work in a life?: A visit to Cathedral to "get healed" doesn't work.
Facing life alone with a severe handicap: Boyfriend leaves. And doesn't come back.
Understanding: Healing occurs on the inside and not necessarily on the outside.
Revealed Talent: Her interest in drawing becomes her art form