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mom2marty3

I see that no one has posted in this part of the forum for a long time. I just got the book "A Special Kind of Hero" about actor Chris Burke, who's mostly famous for his role as Corky on ABC's "Life Goes On." He is an advocate for NDDS and such a wonderful inspiration. Just wondering if anybody else has or is currently reading this.

If you'd like to read it, you can't find it in book stores usually because it is an older book. Try the library, or if you'd like it for your collection, look online.

Just started reading it yesterday. It's very touching!

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mom to marty III (8/6/09, T21)

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Psalm 139:14)

PrtynPink2003 · Posted: February 17 2010, 1:04 PM Post subject: book

Thanks for the recommendation.

Your pictures are so cute. I love the little chef!

~Ja'nell

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Ja'nell, mommyto Sean and Kade

earlyam · Posted: February 18 2010, 5:56 AM Post subject:

We saw Chris Burke at the NYC Buddy Walk last year, such a fantastic guy! My little girl loved his band and was dancing the whole way through!

I'm off to look on amazon for the book, thanks for the reccomendation!

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Jo, Mum to Georgia 11/11/03 ( BIG High School Musical fan) and Ethan 16/12/07 (DS)

Kasey · Posted: February 21 2010, 2:40 PM Post subject:

I just read it a few months ago, it was pretty good. I found the begining hard to get into because the first chapter was about his parents growing up and meeting each other, but it was an important part too! Kinda neat and was neat to see all they went through as a family.

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Kasey, mom to Paige (4), Leigha (0!)

Momof6 · Posted: February 21 2010, 2:56 PM Post subject:

I'm going to look of it. Thanks for letting us know.

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mom2marty3 · Posted: February 21 2010, 7:46 PM Post subject: Re: book

PrtynPink2003 wrote:

Thanks for the recommendation.

Your pictures are so cute. I love the little chef!

~Ja'nell

so are yours! i love the tub! ;D

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wife to martin II

mom to marty III (8/6/09, T21)

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Psalm 139:14)

mom2marty3 · Posted: February 21 2010, 7:48 PM Post subject:

Kasey wrote:

I just read it a few months ago, it was pretty good. I found the begining hard to get into because the first chapter was about his parents growing up and meeting each other, but it was an important part too! Kinda neat and was neat to see all they went through as a family.

some parts i wish they could've cut to the chase, it seemed to drag at parts (not boring, just a lot of information about everyone). i know in the forward, Chris wanted to tell his story and all the players in it in his life too. i just wanted to hear more about him instead! i'm about 1/2 way through it, it's very fascinating!

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wife to martin II

mom to marty III (8/6/09, T21)

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." (Psalm 139:14)