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NICK S NEW HEART: NICK MAY WAS ONE OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL HEART TRANSPLANTS IN THE UNITED STATES, PERFORMED ON A ONE-YEAR-OLD BABY, AS TOLD BY HIS MOTHER.
Most people associate heart problems with old age. However, many children also suffer serious heart, kidney, eye or other medical problems that once were insurmountable. In the past, infants with the heart defects that Nick once had invariably died. However, with surgical and medical advances, this sad situation has changed, providing not only life for these children, but a good quality of life. The story of Nick is similar to a roller coaster ride without seat belts or safety bars. Here is a true story that is often more dramatic than fiction, as excellent doctors worked together with a caring, intelligent family not just to save a life, but to provide a good life. Great experiences, deeper understanding, hope, love, faith, and steadfast support from friends, relatives, nurses, staff, and doctors have been the result…along with a wonderful book. Author SUSAN MAY skillfully weaves a story of strength, ability, determination, faith, teamwork and inspiration in her book, as she recounts the story of her baby Nick and the overwhelming odds he faced. Although his birth at first seemed normal, Nick’s worried mother asked, “Is my baby fine?” Her question either went unanswered or was met with a simple, “I do not know. More tests are needed.” She did not realize then that the adventure had only begun, as tests revealed that this baby had a catastrophic problem potentially more deadly than cancer. The author describes the brilliant care and dedication of the highly-skilled doctors and staff who were able to turn the life of a dying baby from a tragedy into a triumph. Often touching, sometimes sad and scary, sometimes funny, this story demonstrates the extraordinary results of doctor/family teamwork, positive attitudes, and the needed support of others when a serious medical condition strikes any child.
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PRAISE AND RECOGNITION:
“A heartwarming and powerful memoir. Capturing that amount of grief and worry in prose is daunting, but May is fearless in her vulnerability, as both a deeply human witness and a writer. When a story is as poignant and dramatic as this one, there is no need for hyperbole; the drama lives and breathes on every page. Layered with raw moments of pain, and exultant moments of hope, this is a tremendously touching book that will uplift and inspire.” Self-Publishing Review
AUTHOR VISITS:
Author Susan May also pens romance novels under the author name Susan Carlisle. Author visits with Susan are available via NovelNetwork.com.