Ages 7-infinity

I dedicate this book to all people, even if you are an adult, who need encouragement!

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Jesse never felt he was useful in society.

Jesse was always suffering exclusion and harassment, because he is too fat.

Jesse was always bullied by his classmates.

This made Jesse sad, but he did not show it to his parents.

Many junk food companies seduced Jesse to eat a lot of junk food. At school you can only eat junk food.

Jesse's parents even gave him junk food and that is why he cannot stop to eat junk food.

Jesse's parents gave him also junk food. Therefore he cannot stop to eat junk food.

Jesse was so discouraged, he didn't want to go to school.

Jesse spent a lot of time to slim, and he would always think about his health.

One day, Jesse saw a advertisement in the newspaper about a healthy teacher.

Jesse went to the healthy teacher. She is called Miss Healthy. She wanted to help Jesse to slim.

Miss Healthy was a careful teacher. She wanted that people become healthier and happier in life.

"You should not eat junk food and not drink drinks with much sugar, for example Cola and orange juice." Miss Healty said. Jesse was discouraged to hear that, but he knew that this would help him.

"You should move a lot. Close up your belly and your heels have to land firstly. So you can lose much weight. You are not allowed to slim too quickly." Miss Healthy said.

"You should eat healthy food and drink healthy drinks. Eat dinner at six o'clock approximately. So you will not be fat." Miss Healthy said.

"You should close your eyes and try to stand with one leg. This is good for your coordination." Miss Healthy said.

"You should if you have O-legs to walk backwards in a straight line." Miss Healthy said.

"Other people should not influence you to eat junk food. Deny it, even if you get it from your parents." Miss Healthy said.

"Perseverance and faith is very important. If you have that you will be smaller than before." Miss Healthy said.

The next day Jesse and Miss Healthy ran in the park. "Snorlax!" someone shouted.

"It's okay Jesse," said Miss Healthy. "In the beginning it is hard."

Miss Healthy gave him a shirt with the text: Jesse You Can!

Jesse and Miss Healthy ran further in the park.

"Jesse You Can!" said a young man.

Jesse became very excited after the young man encouraged him.

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Ages 7-12 I dedicate this book to, Tay'la, Shyia, and Shirley Foster. Also to, Johnette Brown. Special thanks to Illustrator, Alison Durbin. aldurbin14@gmail.com, or alisonkay.net To contact Terry W. Foster hiddenissues07@yahoo.com

Terry never felt good about himself. Terry was always feeling down and felt as if he couldn't do anything right. Terry never told anyone how he felt, because he thought they would make fun of him.

Terry was always getting into trouble at home, school, and even in his community. This made Terry very sad, because he knew he would be punished by his mother for his actions. Many of Terry's friends didn't want to play with him because he was always misbehaving. No one knew that all Terry really wanted was a little encouragement to be a better person. Terry was so discouraged, he didn't

want to be around anyone. Terry spent a lot of time alone, and he would always think about what he wanted to be when he grew up. One day, Terry's mother told him to do his chores. Terry decided to play around with the mop, and spilled a whole bucket of water onto

the floor. Terry's mother was very angry because of Terry's actions and sent him to his room. "I can't do anything right!" Terry said to himself in an angry voice. Terry was discouraged once again. Things changed for Terry at school one day. Terry's teacher, Mrs. Brown, asked each of her students what they wanted to be when they grew up. Mrs. Brown asked each student to stand up and share their dreams. One by one the students stood up and began sharing their dreams. When it was Terry's turn, he put his head down on his desk, and didn't say a word. "It's okay Terry," said Mrs. Brown. "Share your dreams with the class." Mrs. Brown was a very loving and caring teacher. However, she did not like when her students doubted themselves. Mrs. Brown always told her students that if they work hard, and have faith in themselves, they could accomplish great things in life. "I have a lot of dreams," said Terry. "But I can't accomplish any of those dreams because I'm always getting into trouble, and I'm too clumsy." "Terry, yes you can," said Mrs. Brown. Terry became very excited after Mrs. Brown encouraged him. Terry lifted his head, stood up, and smiled at the entire class. "Mrs. Brown," said Terry. "Can I be a Doctor?" "Terry, yes you can," said Mrs. Brown. "Mrs. Brown," said Terry. "Can I be a Teacher?" "Terry, yes you can," said Mrs. Brown. "Mrs. Brown," said Terry. "Can I be a Policeman?" "Terry, yes you can," said Mrs. Brown. "Mrs. Brown," said Terry. "Can I be an Artist?" "Terry, yes you can," said Mrs. Brown. "Mrs. Brown," said Terry. "Can I be President of the United States?" "Terry, yes you can," said Mrs. Brown. "Mrs. Brown," said Terry, once again. "Can I be anything I want to be if I have faith in myself and work hard?" "Terry, yes you can!" said the ENTIRE class. From that moment on, Terry was never the same. What did Terry become when he grew up? Terry is the author of this book. Terry became an author, writer, honor student, college graduate, community volunteer, sub teacher, father, and Terry continues to dream of getting his doctoral degree.

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