The Woman Who Willed a Miracle
β 9 Β· 1983 Β· 45m Β· Family Β· TV Movie Β· Drama
Based on the true story of May Lemke. Her adopted son Leslie was born with cerebral palsy. May teaches him basic survival skills through the years. In his teens, he suddenly manifests an ability to play classical music on the piano.
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