Be Not Afraid Author:Robin White A father's inspiring story of an afflicted child and his courageous family — "Eighth year: After that I got epilepsy, and the dark came to me." That simple, moving line was written by Christoper "Checkers" White when he was twelve. He had been a bright, imaginative child, when, at the age of eight... more », a blow on the head brought on the tragic disease which would forever alter his life. Be Not Afraid is the story of that life -- and of the courage, sacrifice and devotion of a family who met affliction with love and understanding. « less