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Sunshine

Norma Klein

1974218 pagesabout 3–5 hours
1974
first published
  • 1974AvonISBN 9780380199358
  • 1984Macdonald · 223 pages · ENGISBN 9780356097671
  • 1982Avon Books, a div. of The Hearst Corp./Published by arrngmt w/the Jennifer Elizabeth Helton Trust & Alskog, Inc. · 223 pages · ENGISBN 9780380000494
  • 1975Henry Holt & Co · 218 pages · ENGISBN 9780030151965

**Based on the true story of , that was made into a memorable Television movie.--Fr.Cvr** A young woman, Jacquelyn M. Helton, died in 1971 of a rare form of cancer. Osteosarcoma (OS), or osteogenic sarcoma (OGS) (or simply, bone cancer) is a cancerous tumor in a bone. The final 18 months of her life she kept a tape recorded diary as a legacy for her young daughter. **Inspired by this remarkable girl's story, and based closely on her diary, Universal Studios produced a stunning motion picture which will be remembered as an outstanding television event of 1973.** It received rave reviews, and the New York Times called it **"One of the Year's Best Specials."** ***Norma Klein's novel has been written from the actual diary and from Carol Sobieski's script of this motion picture.*** Pg 2 of July 1982 edition

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