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Ted Jaleta's (ja-let-a) fascinating story of courage and hope is told in the award-winning motivational biography Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story, written by Saskatchewan author Deana Driver. Ted Jaleta was a leader from an early age, challenging accepted views and insisting that an education was the means to a better life for himself and others. He was on the path to becoming an Olympic-calibre long distance runner when his decision to publicly challenge land ownership rules in his home country of Ethiopia changed those plans. With a positive outlook, courage, determination and hard work, Ted overcame many of the obstacles in his own life and, through Never Give Up, shares his message of how others can do the same. This inspiring true story follows Ted Jaleta's journey from Africa to North America, sharing his trials, triumphs and optimistic outlook with all.
Ted Jaleta is an inspiring motivational speaker and humanitarian who shares his insights and lessons with audiences of all ages. On April 4/09, Toastmasters of Southern Saskatchewan presented Ted Jaleta with the Helgi Goodman Award in recognition of his excellence in leadership and communication. Jaleta is also an accomplished long distance Masters athlete who was inducted into Saskatchewan's Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. He stills runs every day for fitness and fun and trains a group of local runners called the Jaleta Pacers.
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Ted Jaleta Fulfills His Olympic Dream by Carrying the Torch
Ted Jaleta's Olympic dreams, which had been cut short by a civil war more than 30 years earlier, were finally fulfilled as he proudly carried the Olympic Torch on the evening of January 10, 2010. As bystanders cheered him on, Ted was honoured to carry the flame high as he ran through a section of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, smiling and grinning as he finally touched a piece of his Olympic dream.
Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story receives honours from Hollywood Book Festival and Saskatchewan Book Awards!
Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story was awarded Honourable Mention in the Biography/Autobiography category of the 2007 Hollywood Book Festival! The festival's annual competition honours books "worthy of greater attention from the film, TV and multimedia industries." The award was announced at a gala in Hollywood, California. JDC Productions publisher partners Ted Jaleta, Deana (dee-na) Driver and Peggy Collins are delighted by this acknowledgement of this wonderful Canadian hero's story.
Never Give Up was also a finalist in two categories of the 2007 Saskatchewan Book Awards. Reader's Choice acknowledges the book chosen by readers as their favourite new Saskatchewan book and the Publishing In Education category acknowledges the best educational book for primary through post-secondary levels! These honours help Never Give Up reach a larger audience and further advance the purpose of the book - to inspire everyone to overcome adversity and find victory in their own lives.
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Never Give Up Teacher Workbook resource available for the classroom!
The Never Give Up Teacher Workbook is available for English and Social Studies classrooms to accompany the award-winning motivational biography Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story. Created by Tracy Jones (Bourne) with additions and editing by Deana Driver, the 97-page downloadable Teacher Workbook is in a handy 8.5x11-inch-page format. The Workbook will assist in studying the contents of Never Give Up one chapter at a time for English or Social Studies classe, with separate Question and Answer pages for ease of instruction.
See excerpts The Never Give Up Teacher Workbook is in a pdf format, downloadable upon receipt of payment.
The book Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story has been approved by Alberta Education for use in its Grade 10 to 12 Social Studies curriculum and is being studied by Grades 4 to 12 students in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and elsewhere. English, Social Studies and English as a Second Language classes in particular are enjoying reading and learning from Ted Jaleta's amazing story. Ted's focus on education, setting goals and working hard towards individual dreams has encouraged readers of all ages.
Buy the Never Give Up book and/or the Teacher Workbook
Contact JDC Productions for a discount on bulk orders of the book for schools!
Readers talk about the book Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story
I just finished reading your book and I would like to thank you. I find my story in yours. I am from Haiti and I have been in Canada since 2000. It was not easy at the beginning, but now it's getting better. Thank you again for the words of encouragement.
What an amazing story. It goes to show you that if you put your mind to anything, you can conquer it all. My hat's off to Ted. He is an inspiration to all of us and he should be very proud of what he has overcome in life.
This book has opened my eyes to what other people have to endure in their everyday lives. While he could have felt sorry for himself and given up, he didn't. It made him a stronger person. Thank you for his story. I will remember it always, especially when I start feeling sorry for myself.
This is the story of an amazing individual; of astounding obstacles; of astonishing experiences, both terrific and terrible; with a wonderful outcome - and your story is not yet complete! Never Give Up is the 'splendid torch' that is your life story. Thank you for sharing your pain and joy and accomplishments and inspiration with us all.
Once I started reading it, I could not put it down until I was done. I finished it that night. An amazing story. I feel as though I have nothing to complain about.
A few weeks ago my husband bought me the book "Never Give Up." There are no words to describe how much I thoroughly enjoyed this biography. I laughed, I cried, I cheered and I reminisced. You inspired me to challenge myself physically and now you have set a new goal for me to challenge myself mentally.
I was simply unable to put it down! It's a story any Canadian - immigrant or otherwise - should read and learn from; one that teaches in a profound way that any obstacle in life is nothing but a passing storm.
Your story gave me the strength and courage to not be pulled into the negative things around me. I'm going back to school and getting my life back on track.
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A donation from Never Give Up books sold has been made:
You are invited to make your own donation in honour of Ted Jaleta's story and in support of all those affected by breast cancer at:
http://www.cbcf.org/en-US/Prairies%20NWT.aspx
Limited Edition Prints
Purchase a beautiful Limited Edition Print as a vivid reminder of nature's beauty and the enduring human spirit. The breathtaking sunrise shines over Ted Jaleta as he runs on the highlands of Ethiopia - his homeland. The angel in the sky is watching ever so closely. Created by Canadian artist Tyson Kakakaway, this Never Give Up print engages and inspires, just as Ted Jaleta does with his story.
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