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Summary: Gut-wrenching
Review: I am perhaps overly sensitive, but there were very few chapters in this book that I managed to read without breaking down and sobbing. Being familiar with Deford's voice from his NPR commentaries makes it all the worse, because as I read it, I heard it narrated in his voice, which made it all the more personal.I had some vague conception of cystic fibrosis before reading this, but no idea just how horrible it really is. The book is written in a very conversational style. Mr. Deford is to be commended for his openness about the full range of emotions he experienced throughout the nine years of his daughter's life. The book is quite short, which turns out to be a mercy. It is one of the best books I have read, but I can't imagine having to read it again.
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Summary: Touching and Inspiring
Review: Frank Deford lovingly recounts the brief life of his precious daughter, Alex as she battles Cystic Fibrosis. Not only is this a loving biography of a child, it gives a perspective of what it is like to have a child with special medical needs, who ultimately dies. It isn't just the patient who must deal with the disease, but the whole family. I would recommend it to anyone, but especially to those who either know a family who has a special needs child or who works with children in any capacity.
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Summary: Gut-wrenching
Review: I am perhaps overly sensitive, but there were very few chapters in this book that I managed to read without breaking down and sobbing. Being familiar with Deford's voice from his NPR commentaries makes it all the worse, because as I read it, I heard it narrated in his voice, which made it all the more personal. I had some vague conception of cystic fibrosis before reading this, but no idea just how horrible it really is. The book is written in a very conversational style. Mr. Deford is to be commended for his openness about the full range of emotions he experienced throughout the nine years of his daughter's life. The book is quite short, which turns out to be a mercy. It is one of the best books I have read, but I can't imagine having to read it again.
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Summary: Alex, a life of a child
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: 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.
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