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PostPosted: February 10 2010, 7:42 AM    Post subject:
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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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PostPosted: February 17 2010, 1:04 PM    Post subject:
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Thanks for the recommendation.

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

~Ja'nell

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PostPosted: February 18 2010, 5:56 AM    Post subject:
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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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PostPosted: February 21 2010, 2:40 PM    Post subject:
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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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PostPosted: February 21 2010, 2:56 PM    Post subject:
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I'm going to look of it. Thanks for letting us know.

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PostPosted: February 21 2010, 7:46 PM    Post subject:
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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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PostPosted: February 21 2010, 7:48 PM    Post subject:
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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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