Alex Deford was an incredible little girl who passed away at the tender age of 8 due to Cystic Fibrosis. Her father wrote this memoir in memory of his daughter and it is both touching and memorable. I have to admit, at times I SOBBED while reading this incredible story. Alex's father, Frank, writes with such emotion and detail that it is easy to visualize Alex in the flesh. You can feel her pain she endures from daily treatments to help her breathe better, and you can feel the joy she exudes to everyone she is around. You can feel the despair Alex has as she is dying; as she is forced to spend more time in the hospital. You can feel the fear that Alex has of dying in the hospital, and you can feel the loss when Alex's dad recalls her final days. I would recommend this book to anyone, it's a must read. It shows just how far medicine has come in the past 30 years, and the grim outlook children with CF had 30 years ago. Alex touched so many people, and Alex's father included notes from her classmates and adult friends she made during her short 8 years on this planet. Frank tells a story of Alex that displays her as wise beyond her years. She rarely complained, cared for others and was a bright star during her time on this planet. This memoir also gives you a glimpse into how Alex's parents handled her disease and ultimate death.
This novel makes you feel. It's a touching book that you won't forget anytime soon. Go out and read this memoir ASAP!
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