A Special Kind of Different

A Special Kind of Different is a children's book that was written to help children dealing with Juvenile Arthritis. Arthritis is not a word you see related to children so there is much mis-understanding and confusion. This book will take you on the journey of a brother and sister and their family as they discover what JA is, how to deal with it, and how to manage as a family. It is positive, honest and informative and woven into the daily lives of a normal family that is not aware that kids get arthritis too. Through their journey you learn the importance of hope and understanding. This book is for any family dealing with any disease affecting their children.

A Special Kind of Different is a children's book that was written to help children dealing with Juvenile Arthritis. Arthritis is not a word you see related to children so there is much misunderstanding and confusion. This book will take you on the journey of a brother and sister and their family as they discover what JA is , how to deal with it, and how to manage as a family. It is positive, honest and informative and woven into the daily lives of a normal family that is not aware that kids get arthritis too. This book will help families and children that have to deal on a daily basis with a major health issue. Through their journey you learn the importance of family, and understanding. From diagnosis to living with disease, this book will help bring patience and understanding about living with a disease.

Christine been one of the world's leading lifestyle and fashion reporters. She has appeared on TODAY, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, OPRAH, NBC NIGHTLY NEWS, CNBC, E!, FOX and a regular contributor to the LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY SHOW. Christine has authored and had published three books. She has also been a spokesperson for many of the country's leading fashion and beauty companies. She advocates for Juvenile Arthritis on her very active JA Facebook page and her yearly visits to Washington, DC to encourage increased funding for the disease. She lives in Newport Beach, California with her husband Shelly.