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Robby

Will to Live

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Pub Date 28 Feb 2020 | Archive Date 27 Apr 2020

Biographies & Memoirs | Health, Mind & Body

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This is the story Robby, who at the age of six was diagnosed as suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease for which there is no known cure. The book demonstrates the power of positive thinking and attitude to life, and is a testament to human willpower and courage.

It is a narrative of suspense and adventure about a man, a woman and a boy. Their love for each other, their wonderful and never-ending send of humour, their determination and will to live enable them to overcome the obstacles put in their way, so they can live, laugh, love and be happy.

This is the story Robby, who at the age of six was diagnosed as suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease for which there is no known cure. The book demonstrates the power of positive...

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A Note From the Publisher

Hugh Franks was educated at Hurstpierpoint College and Sandhurst. He joined his regiment, the 13/18 Royal Hussars, and with them took part in the Northwest Europe campaign from Normandy to the Baltic in the Second World War. After the war, he was a lecturer and instructor for the Army. He has written several novels, including The Dragon and the Needle (Book Guild, 2015), plays, film scripts and short stories.

Hugh Franks was educated at Hurstpierpoint College and Sandhurst. He joined his regiment, the 13/18 Royal Hussars, and with them took part in the Northwest Europe campaign from Normandy to the Baltic...

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Advance Praise

“A triumphant testament to human willpower and love.” – Sir Richard Attenborough.
“A triumphant testament to human willpower and love.” – Sir Richard Attenborough.

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EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781838598211
PRICE US$6.99 (USD)
PAGES 200

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