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Old Before My Time: Hayley Okines' life with progeria
Old Before My Time Hayley Okines' life with progeria
Author: Hayley Okines, Kerry Okines
The extraordinary life of Britain's 100-year-old teenager Hayley Okines is like no other 13-year-old schoolgirl. Born with the rare genetic condition progeria, she ages eight times faster than the average person. In medical terms her body is like that of a 100-year-old woman. Yet she faces her condition with immense courage and a refresh...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781908192554
ISBN-10: 1908192550
Publication Date: 3/1/2012
Pages: 224
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Publisher: Accent Press Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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This was a very interesting story about a young girl who has progeria, a disease that ages her at 8 times the normal rate. It is mostly written by her mother although Hayley (the daughter) does contribute quite a few chapters. It is very touching because you can see the pain and the fears that the parents experience and the courage that Hayley demonstrates. You can also see how Hayley goes through the typical phases of a young girl. She is very much a normal girl undergoing a very un-normal illness. Hayley is still alive and undergoing new drug experimentations.


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