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Alex: The Life of a Child
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Disease Books > Cystic Fibrosis > Item 7
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Alex: The Life of a Child
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Kindle Edition
by Frank Deford
Sales Rank: 404620
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$9.99
At Amazon
on 11-20-2011.
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Features
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1 edition August 1, 1997
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1558535527
ISBN-13: 978-1558535527
Product Dimensions:
9.1 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I've never forgotten this book and have re-read it many times. Deford somehow manages to show how devasting cystic fibrosis was to his daughter, how it sapped her energy and stole so much normalcy from her life. At the same time, he shows how Alex Deford's spirit remained shining so much of the time, serving as an inspiration to those who loved her and who were forced to bear witness as the disease invaded her body. Although I can't say for certain what motivated Deford to write this book, I can say that it forever seared the memory of Alex Deford in my heart and soul and showed me the power of her spirit - and that of her father. Few writers are as riveting to read as Frank Deford.
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Alex: The Life of a Child
Available from Amazon
Price: $9.99
Updated on 11-20-2011.
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