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Title: A Special Kind of Hero: Chris Burke's Own Story by Jo Beth McDaniel, Chris Burke ISBN: 0-595-19265-3 Publisher: iUniverse.com Pub. Date: November, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Great Read
Comment: When I first began watching "Life Goes On", years ago, I was immedietly drawn in. The sheer talent and ability of Chris Burke blew me away, and this book really gives insight into his childhood and life. It really is a fantastic story that I suggest to anyone looking to read about someone with the courage and strength of the biggest tiger in the jungle, who overcomes stereotypes and boundaries. I wish there had been a little bit more about the behind the scenes of "Life Goes On" and about his musical career, but all in all, it's well worth the money.
Rating: 3
Summary: A VERY SPECIAL ACTOR WITH A TALENT FOR HIMSELF!
Comment: I remember a friend who was born with down syndrome his name was Nathan Myers. He use to live in Kakabeka Falls a while back. He and I went to St. Martin's School in grade five or six I think? Anyway he kind of looked like a resemblence to TV's Chris Burke the actor who played Corky Thatcher from "Life Goes On" with the same disability that he has. But I have not read this book yet. But i'm sure it's about him and his life told in a biography with the handicap Chris Burke was born. I would like to meet him in person some day and get an autograph and be his fan. Because he reminds me a lot of my old friend Nathan. I remember watching his show long ago and it was interesting to see him play the role as a Thatcher family son with a genetic disorder and a very special person he can be in real life with lots of talent!
Rating: 5
Summary: VERY touching and heartwarming
Comment: I read this book last year in 7th grade. THe book fair came to our school and I had my money and I was read to buy something good. I went over to the shelf and as I went through the books this book caught my eye. I remembered that when I was really little we'd watch "Life Goes On" every week and I thought it was so cool for "someone like that" to be able to accomplish "all that" so I bought the book. As I read it I'd tell bits and pieces of the story ( my personal favorite is about the small pine tree growing in his...) they'd be hanging from a limb each day until I read more of the book-quarreling over who would borrow it from me first. Meanwhile all day I'd look at things from a simpler point of view thinking of how Chris might see this situation. (or one of my down-syndrome friends Sarah) It made me feel like, wow he had a HARD life and all of my formerly HUGE problems were like nothing. I could do ANYTHING it gave me a huge surge of power and confidence. It made me feel like me for the first time, making me feel like wow people care for each other, they really do. This is a VERY special book. touching deep parts of the soul unknown until this book is read, see for yourself..
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Title: Gross Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome) by Patricia C. Winders ISBN: 0933149816 Publisher: Woodbine House Pub. Date: August, 1997 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Count Us In: Growing Up with Down Syndrome by Jason Kingsley, Mitchell Levitz ISBN: 015622660X Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: January, 1994 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Sometimes Miracles Hide: Stirring Letters from Those Who Discovered God's Blessings in a Special Child by Bruce Carroll ISBN: 1582290717 Publisher: Howard Publishing Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: Fine Motor Skills in Children With Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Down Syndrome) by Maryanne Bruni ISBN: 1890627038 Publisher: Woodbine House Pub. Date: October, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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