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New York : FaithWords, 2010.
Description
"Hunter Kelly, son of Jill and football great Jim Kelly, changed their lives and the lives of countless others in his short, silent but powerful life"--Provided by publisher.
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LibraryThing member kittycrochettwo
Not being a football fan I had never heard of Jim Kelly, or his wife Jill, what initially drew me to this book was the fact that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill had written the forward, but once I read this book, I am certain I will never forget the Kelly family and the special little boy that God
Hunter James Kelly was born on Feb 14 1997 on his fathers birthday, and at the age of four months old was diagnosed with a fatal genetic disease, called Krabbe Leukodystrophy, for which there was no cure or treatments. His parents Jim and Jill Kelly were told that he probably wouldn't live to be two years old.
This was a story that I was unable to put down. I became totally immersed in reading not just Hunter's story but the Kelly's story as well. Jill opens up her heart as a wife and mother and shares the struggles and joys of taking care of a terminally ill child, while trying to maintain a marriage and take care of her other children, she shows us the true meaning of a mothers love.We also hear from Jim as well as Hunter's sisters about their feelings while struggling with the loss of their loved one.
As the title suggests Hunter never uttered a word during his eight year stay on earth but thru this amazing story his life will forever be remembered.Even though this may sound like a sad story of a young boy's life cut short by illness it actually is so much more, we see a family led to God during this story. Its a story filled with hope, love, heartbreak and faith.A story I would highly recommend. Thank you Jim and Jill Kelly for sharing the story of Hunter with us!
I would like to add that 50% of the proceeds of this book will go to Hunter's Hope Foundation. Hunter's Hope confronts the critical need for information, awareness, and research in response to the threat of Krabbe disease and related Leukodystrophies.Click here to go to learn more about this foundation.
Thanks to Faith Words for providing me a review copy of this book. Even though I was provided a review copy of this book it in no way alters my opinion of this book.
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entrusted them to take care of! Hunter James Kelly was born on Feb 14 1997 on his fathers birthday, and at the age of four months old was diagnosed with a fatal genetic disease, called Krabbe Leukodystrophy, for which there was no cure or treatments. His parents Jim and Jill Kelly were told that he probably wouldn't live to be two years old.
This was a story that I was unable to put down. I became totally immersed in reading not just Hunter's story but the Kelly's story as well. Jill opens up her heart as a wife and mother and shares the struggles and joys of taking care of a terminally ill child, while trying to maintain a marriage and take care of her other children, she shows us the true meaning of a mothers love.We also hear from Jim as well as Hunter's sisters about their feelings while struggling with the loss of their loved one.
As the title suggests Hunter never uttered a word during his eight year stay on earth but thru this amazing story his life will forever be remembered.Even though this may sound like a sad story of a young boy's life cut short by illness it actually is so much more, we see a family led to God during this story. Its a story filled with hope, love, heartbreak and faith.A story I would highly recommend. Thank you Jim and Jill Kelly for sharing the story of Hunter with us!
I would like to add that 50% of the proceeds of this book will go to Hunter's Hope Foundation. Hunter's Hope confronts the critical need for information, awareness, and research in response to the threat of Krabbe disease and related Leukodystrophies.Click here to go to learn more about this foundation.
Thanks to Faith Words for providing me a review copy of this book. Even though I was provided a review copy of this book it in no way alters my opinion of this book.
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LibraryThing member mhanderson
This book, by the wife of Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, tells the story of the Kelly family and their son, Hunter, who was diagnosed with a rare disease shortly after he was born. Jill tells how their family struggled through the difficulties and how ultimately they were able to find comfort
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LibraryThing member brianinbuffalo
Any Western New Yorker who closely followed Hunter Kelly's inspiring saga will find this book by Hunter's mom, Jill Kelly, to be inspiring and enlightening. The book effectively blends information about Hunter's devastating illness with a revealing personal look into the life of the Kelly family.
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In the process, "Without a Word" even shines a unique spotlight on some local sports milestones involving Buffalo Bills' Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. True, some readers might find the religious overtones in some parts of the book to be a bit much. But the family's strong faith is a key theme in the this remarkable narrative, a theme that cannot be given short-shrift. Show Less
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233 p.; 24 inches
ISBN
0446563374 / 9780446563376
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