Description
When a young girl named Christy Jordan-Fenton is diagnosed with a rare condition that causes her legs to grow in an unusual way, her world is suddenly filled with doctors’ visits, questions, and the quiet fear of being different. Told as a true story, this memoir follows her journey through treatment and the everyday challenges of childhood—learning how to advocate for herself, find support, and keep hope close even when answers are hard to come by. With warmth and clarity, the book explores themes of resilience, body differences, medical uncertainty, and the power of family and community. Jordan-Fenton’s accessible, emotionally honest style makes this story both deeply personal and broadly relatable, offering readers insight into what it means to face change with courage.
Available Editions
paperback
Annick Press
Published Jan 1, 2010
112 pages
ISBN: 9781554512478
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Fatty Legs: A True Story by Christy Jordan-Fenton.