First published 2008
Christopher Reeve was the Superman actor who became a symbol of hope after a horseback riding accident left him paralyzed. Dana Reeve stood by his side through years of struggle until his death at fifty-two. Just seventeen months later, Dana herself died of lung cancer at forty-four, leaving behind their thirteen-year-old son Will. Christopher Andersen examines their relationship from its passionate early days through the tragedy that tested their bond. He draws on interviews with those closest to the couple to reveal how two people faced unimaginable circumstances with courage and humor. The book explores their romance before Chris's accident, their partnership during his fight for spinal cord research, and the faith that sustained them both. More than a celebrity biography, this is the story of a marriage that endured under extraordinary pressure and two lives that inspired millions despite being cut tragically short.
Genres: contemporary, biography-memoir, inspirational, disability
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, real-life-events
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
256 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion
Content warnings: terminal-illness