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Search - Alex: The Life of a Child
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Alex The Life of a Child Author: Alexandra Deford, a precious and precocious girl, was just eight years old when she died in 1980 following a battle against the debilitating effects of cystic fibrosis, the number-one genetic killer of children. Her poignant and uplifting story touched the hearts of millions when it was first published and then made into a memorable television m... more »
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sad story. very well written....as a mother with a child that lives with CF it is a reminder of how far we have come with treatments and possibilities.
A beautiful story of a brave little girl...a must read.
I thought this book was really interesting although I do believe that there was alot of bias in the way the father viewed Alex. And, who wouldn't be biased, I suppose? But, he made her out to be an angel and no person ever is. I did enjoy the book and learned alot about Cystic Fibrosis. He done a very good job of writing this book and making it interesting.
Genres:
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Arts & Literature >> Authors
- Biographies & Memoirs >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Professionals & Academics >> Medical
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Specific Groups >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Specific Groups >> Women
- Health, Fitness & Dieting >> Disorders & Diseases >> Cystic Fibrosis