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Alex : The Life of a Child
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Alex : The Life of a Child Paperback - 1997 - 1st Edition

by Deford, Frank

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ollowing a battle against cystic fibrosis, the #1 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 TV movie. In a new Introduction, her father summarizes some of the developments made in combating the disease and tells how the family has come to terms with her loss. Illustrations.

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  • Title Alex : The Life of a Child
  • Author Deford, Frank
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Nelson Incorporated, Thomas, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
  • Date 1997-07-30
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # GRP73129665
  • ISBN 9781558535527 / 1558535527
  • Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 in (22.61 x 15.24 x 2.03 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: New England
    • Geographic Orientation: Connecticut
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
    • Topical: Christian Interest
  • Library of Congress subjects Deford, Alexandra - Health, Cystic fibrosis in children - Patients -
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 97026497
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Even now, so long after she died, even now it's still difficult to go through all the little objects of her life that she left behind.

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  • New York Times, 02/01/1998, Page 28