Sunshine

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**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

subjects: Norma Klein,  Non-fiction,  1974,  Novel,  Paperback,  American,  Literature,  Stories,  Books,  Jacquelyn M. Helton,  Biography,  Bio,  Memoir,  Journal,  Diary,  Family,  Relationships,  Baby,  Daughter,  Teen Pregnancy,  Motherhood,  Mother,  Husband,  Girlfriend,  Adoption,  Illness,  Lump,  Mis-diagnosis,  Mis-diagnosed,  Cancer,  Dying,  Death,  Media,  TV Movie tie-in

People: God

Places: Vancouver

Times: 1970s