Cast a Giant Shadow

The audio book is now available from SpringBound Music!

CAST A GIANT SHADOW the life story of 7'7 1/4" tall Sandy Allen, "The World's Tallest Living Woman." She prayed to be like the other girls, but knew she never would! Learn from Sandy's example, that through determination, you too can overcome most of life's obstacles. Throughout her childhood, Sandy was ridiculed for her looks and her size. But she learned to confront adversity and accept the "special position" she had been bestowed on this earth. Given up by her Mother when she was six weeks old, she was raised by her loving Grandmother, who struggled to provide her with the bare necessities. She earned the right to hate the world! Instead, she nurtured a truly inspirational deep compassion for all people. Sandy shares personal insights into her private life and openly talks about the problems she faced growing up. Sandy reminds us "we are all different in some way", as she continues her daily battle with "acromegaly", commonly known as "giant's disease". There will likely never be another woman taller than "gentle giantess" Sandy Allen. She has appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records since 1976 and is one of the most recognized women in the world. Enjoy the behind the scenes look into her many television show appearances and travels in this, her only authorized life story. Sandy invites you to "share her journey" as she continues her personal mission to teach the world "the Golden Rule" and that "It's OK To Be Different!"