University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Recognition

This book was written by my former student, John Lahutsky, about his time as a Russian orphan. John was born with cerebral palsy and left to waste away in a Russian orphanage, with little social and physical interaction. After being adopted by a wonderful woman in Allentown, Pa., John went on to finish high school and graduate with honors from Penn State Lehigh Valley. I was honored to be his adviser and instructor for several years there. John never complained, was always smiling and encouraging others. John is an inspiration for anyone who has ever suffered adversity. He never let his limitations stop him and his story makes others want to continue to climb their mountains.