Books tagged: cystic fibrosis

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Tyler's Mountain Magic    by Malcolm Ater
Price: $2.99 USD. 51090 words. Published on May 9, 2011. .

Based on the true story about a boy from Harpers Ferry with cystic fibrosis and the most magical sports ride in West Virginia public school history.
Sharing Jamie's World - The Life and Love of a Child with Cystic Fibrosis    by Joe C. Thompson
Price: $5.99 USD. 22980 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on May 12, 2011. .

This is the valiant story of the fifteen-year life of cystic fibrosis victim, Jamie Thompson, told by his father. It is also the story of how his illness and his fight against it drew his whole family together in their ardent desire to help him in his courageous battle against this affliction. The remarkable patience of his parents and brother is fortified by their enduring faith in God.
In Sickness and In Health: Lessons Learned on the Journey from Cystic Fibrosis to Total Health    by Mandy B. Anderson
Price: $9.97 USD. 26030 words. Published on November 22, 2011. .

Mandy B. Anderson dreamed of becoming a professional singer, despite being born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a disease that severely limited the very breath she needed to sing. Not expected to live past ten years old, Mandy lets you peek into her mind as she gives insight, wisdom, and tools learned from her own overcoming to help you live your life and your destiny, despite your circumstances.
A Seven-Year Goodbye: a journey through child loss and beyond    by Margo Gallagher
Price: $7.99 USD. 39500 words. Published on January 9, 2012. .

Losing a child is like no other loss. It’s unimaginable. How does one survive such a devastating loss? You survive it because you have to, but you don’t have to take this journey alone. This book is about my experiences during the first seven years following the death of my 20 year old son Aaron. I will take you through some of my deepest feelings, thoughts and my healing process.
Melissa's Gift    by Olin Dodson
Price: $9.95 USD. 143860 words. Published by Bay Tree Publishing/Ardenwood Books  on April 13, 2012. .

A poignant, personal memoir, Melissa’s Gift recounts how a deeply solitary man discovers he has fathered a daughter while traveling years before in Central America. She evokes a capacity to love in him he has never known, even while she slowly wastes from the dreadful disease of cystic fibrosis.Written with beauty and power, Melissa’s Gift is an unforgettable story and a deeply moving read.
The Silent Flute    by Felix Mayerhofer
Price: $2.99 USD. 880 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on April 24, 2012. .

The courage of a 10-year-old girl, who knows she’s going to die of cystic fibrosis, is the subject of this poignant true story. With the short time left, Jennifer’s greatest desire in her weakened condition is to be able to play the flute. (Age Level – 8-11)