Alex: The Life Of A Child :

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Summary: That beautiful little girl...lived more than i do
Review: The first time I read this book was when I was eight. You can imagine how hard this book hit me- how hard I cried to think that someone my age could die like that. I've read this book on and off for the past ten years of my life (I am now sixteen). I still can't describe what I feel when I read it- the sense of loss mixes with my pride for Alex. When I look at her picture on the cover my throat closes up- and then I imagine what her family must feel like. Death is not the end, but sometimes it is just too much. The ironic thing is that once you are dead, the pain experienced doesn't seem to matter as much as the love that was lived and the growth that took place.I know this was long, but I just finished reading the book over again and I had the same intense feelings I have always gotten from it. That gorgeous, beautiful little girl did it again. She always reminds me that there is a reason to live, and she gave me a means to do it.

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Summary: If you read one book in your life read this one
Review: The first time I've read this book I was in the 5th grade. I absolutely adore this book. Alex with such courage and purity was the kindest of kindred spirits. She will always have a place in my heart. I look foward to meeting her in heaven. Alex will always be my hero. I feel for the family but I feel mostly sad for Chris. Like Alex understood he would be all alone without a brother or a sister. For the person who wrote a review on Feb.7 1999 you can get Alex's story from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation webpage under publications. For all of you out there read the book it will definitely change your life. Thank you Mr. Deford for writing about your courageous little girl. And theank you Alex for just being you.

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Summary: Alex, a life of a child
Review: Alex

The author, Frank Deford, writes about his daughter's life. A young innocent girl at the age of eight realizes she has a disease called Cystic Fibrosis. This disease is the number one child killer. Alex passes away in 1980 at eight years old. Reading this book made me more grateful towards life. What I like most about this book is the way Deford makes a picture clear in our minds as we read along. Frank Deford talks mostly about his relationship with Alex, although the brother "Chrish" (Chris) is mentioned often and her mother is not. Alex passes away early in the book; therefore the book is made up of mostly stories that happen to Alex and between her family. The stories that Deford writes are mostly sad, others boring, and even some funny. I thought it was kind of odd that he didn't refer to his wife or Alex's mother a lot, being the other parent. I would recommend this book to parents, but not to 18-year-old boys like myself who enjoy books that keep you at the edge of your seat.

~ Nate

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Summary: Best book-Heart Warming
Review: My name is Jennifer Grayson of Sanford,Florida.I read it because my son was diagnosed with CF in Jan.1997,I had a very hard time accepting it,a close friend loaned me this book.I read it,I cried,I got mad at the world,but I found great comfort in knowing that,times have changed since Alex died,I feel in my heart they will find a cure for this disease,we all pray each and every day for that wonderful news to come out,they have a lot more treatments just in the past 2 years,I have been going through this with my son,One thing is for sure that Life is too short,you have to live it like you,you know that there is going to be a tomorrow.Well,all I can say about the book. That is wonderful and very positive. Thank you so much for that.

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Summary: Alex, a life of a child
Review: Alex

The author, Frank Deford, writes about his daughter's life. A young innocent girl at the age of eight realizes she has a disease called Cystic Fibrosis. This disease is the number one child killer. Alex passes away in 1980 at eight years old. Reading this book made me more grateful towards life. What I like most about this book is the way Deford makes a picture clear in our minds as we read along. Frank Deford talks mostly about his relationship with Alex, although the brother "Chrish" (Chris) is mentioned often and her mother is not. Alex passes away early in the book; therefore the book is made up of mostly stories that happen to Alex and between her family. The stories that Deford writes are mostly sad, others boring, and even some funny. I thought it was kind of odd that he didn't refer to his wife or Alex's mother a lot, being the other parent. I would recommend this book to parents, but not to 18-year-old boys like myself who enjoy books that keep you at the edge of your seat.

~ Nate

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Summary: An all time favorite...
Review: I first read this book when I was in grammer school, and the story has stayed with me to this day. I reread it at least once a year, and each time I end up crying my eyes out. This book is very special and I think of little Alex often and wish she was still with us today.

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Summary: A Loving Tribute
Review: This book has to be one of the best books ever written. I cried so hard after reading it. I first saw the TV movie when I was about 7 years old. I remember crying as I watched it, but the book tells so much more of Alex's life and you really feel as if you know her. After I put the book down, I had a greater appreciation for life.

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Summary: Deeply touching & inspirational
Review: This is sincerely the most memorable book I have ever read. I first read this book after seeing the television movie, 17 years ago! I was only eleven at the time, maybe that is why I was so touched. I wasn't much older than Alex had been and could relate to her at some level. Mr. Deford did an excellent job at presenting his daughters life, not just her illness. Alex was more full of joy and life than most adults are. She is truley an inspiration person who deserves to be immortalized, and this book does just that. Anyone who reads this will be deeply touched. Have a box of Kleenex handy!

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Summary: Amazing!
Review: This book is honestly the most wonderful book I have ever read. It has blessed my heart in more ways than I could ever express. Alex was a truly courageous little girl and this book is a "must read" for everyone.

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Summary: One special little girl...
Review: This is the one and only book that has ever made me cry, and it does so in a few places (just thinking about the navitity makes my heart miss a beat). Frank Deford's writing is so honest and he doesn't try to romantisise his daughters fight against CF. There isn't a better book about a child's life.