Alexandra Deford, a precious and precocious girl, was just eight years old when she died in 1980 following a battle against the debilitating effects of cystic fibrosis, the number-one genetic killer of children.
A new introduction contains information on the latest cystic fibrosis research, and a touching postcript reveals how the Deford family came to t.
Her poignant and uplifting story touched the hearts of millions when it was first published and then made into a memorable television movie.
Alexandra Deford, a precious and precocious girl, was just eight years old when she died in 1980 following a battle against the debilitating effects of cystic fibrosis, the number-one genetic killer of children