Have you ever felt so lonely you wished you could send a message to the stars? Willie Johnson did. Born in Texas in 1897, Willie loved to sing and play his homemade guitar. When he lost his sight as a young boy, his world went dark. Fortunately, music brought him back into the light. His powerful voice and wailing guitar helped him share his feelings. He played on street corners and eventually became a famous recording artist. His music was so moving that in 1977, his song was chosen to travel into space on the Voyager probe. It was sent to light up the universe and remind us all that we are never truly alone. This inspiring story shows you how one boy turned his struggles into a song that reaches across the galaxy.
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