The Spirit of Lo: An Ordinary Family's Extraordinary Journey

by Terry Detrich

An ordinary family is faced with an extraordinary challenge, a child with cystic fibrosis. This is their story, rich and moving, as they laugh and cry and learn and grow. Their love, faith, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970193408
• ISBN13: 9780970193407
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Mind Matters
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Lo's Story Will Be With Me Always

I cried my tears as I read your story. I am still in awe over the ability of the human spirit in adversity. Lo and her family have touched thousands of hearts thru their lives and thru their book, no doubt inspiring countless others to stretch themselves to do something they fear is impossible, or to forge ahead when life seems like "too much to handle". Now, when I catch myself complaining about anything at all, I remember the Deitrichs, and the fact that Lo has to "fight" for every breath she takes. I humbly shift into gratitude for my life and my health, and I send loving thoughts to this and other CF families, and pray that my strength may be equal to theirs if I am ever faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, odds that they live with every single day. Thank you for opening your lives to others.

Sharing in "the Spirit of Lo"

I loved this book! As an adult with CF, there are things about my parents' and sister's life and love that I have taken for granted. This book very lovingly opened my eyes to what my life has been like for them. I would recommend this book to anyone who cares about me - my husband's family, my parents, my sister, my mentor, friends, my psychologist, and any new CF families I come into contact with. I think this book is an invaluable asset to those in our ranks and those who join us daily. One of the biggest encouragements is that Lo is still here. I have read many inspirational tributes to people who are gone. It lifts my spirit to know that Lo is still on her journey. Thank you for your reflection, insight, love, commitment and talent. Many people will be helped and encouraged by your words. Holly Loughlin, Austin, Texas

I laughed. I cried. I reflected on my own life.

Sometimes it seems so unusual to hear about anyone rejoicing about all that life has to offer, let alone a family with a burden such as cystic fibrosis. I've read it more than once and each time I take away something special... knowing that I have the choice to make the most of every minute my life has to offer. You can't help but love this book and this family and be inspired by them both!

amazingly touching

This book was very touching and it made me realize that the small things in life aren't all that important. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It is a book that you can read start to finish, and never want to stop reading it. The authors of the book get two thumbs up

Real People, Real Life With CF

This is the 'Frank DeFord story of the new millenium.' The Dietrich family is a beautiful one and you will enjoy getting to know them in their story. Theirs is a life in progress (no sad ending here). If CF is part of your life, you will see yourself, your child(ren), your spouse, your loved ones throughout this book as you read about a normal family living their life, coping with their daughter's CF. For those who know little about the disease, the book provides an accurate account of one's journey through life with cystic fibrosis. It is a book to be shared so that awareness can be raised by this fatal disease, and hopefully a cure found!