A Life Everlasting: The Extraordinary Story of One Boy's Gift to Medical Science
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (744 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062438220 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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” (Kirkus Reviews)“Sarah Gray’s A Life Everlasting proves that it’s not tragedy that defines us; rather, it’s the way we handle tragedy that leaves an indelible imprint on the future.” (Matthew Logelin, New York Times bestselling author of Two Kisses for Maddy)“Sarah Gray’s memoir chronicles her journey toward healing after her newborn son’s death, as well as her fascinating quest inside the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Most of all, it is a story of how science can give meaning to both life and death.” (Science Magazine) . This lovely book is a reminder that even the shortest lives can make a big difference.” (Anna Whiston-Donaldson, New York Times bestselling author of Rare Bird)“Both poignant and uplifting, A Life E
Prepare to be moved! Sarah Gray is an outstanding advocate for organ and tissue donation. This book is not just an inspiring story. As a mother journeys in her own quest to find what exactly her son has contributed to the living and all who come after us, we learn about the sacrifice and painstakingly detailed work that medical researchers perform. We learn about the sacrifices and thoughtfulness of other doners, and we also learn about the real progress that is being made to improve our lives. In this time of political mudslinging, pharmaceutical scandals, and cynicism about anything to do with the healthcare sector, it is refreshing to spend time read. Loved it. Both inspiring and informative Loved it. Both inspiring and informative.. "Highly recommend" according to Daniel L Schultz. Loved it!! What a great read (happy tears and sad). Open and honest, with no holds barred on describing how it all happened. Very touching.
Sarah Gray is an organ, eye, tissue and blood donation advocate and a public speaker. She is the Director of Communications for the American Association of Tissue Banks in McLean, Virginia. She lives in Washington, D.C.
Pulling back the curtain of protocol and confidentiality, she introduces the researchers who received Thomas’s donations, held his liver in their hands, studied his cells under the microscope. Sarah’s journey to find solace and understanding takes her beyond her son’s donations—offering a breathtaking overview of the world of medical research and the valiant scientists on the horizon of discovery. Due to his low birth weight, they would go to research rather than transplant. She goes behind the scenes at organ procurement organizations, introducing skilled technicians for whom death means saving lives, empathetic counselors, and the brilliant minds who are finding surprising and inventive ways to treat and cure disease through these donations. A donor mother’s powerful memoir of grief and rebirth that is also a fascinating medical science whodunit, taking us inside the world of organ, eye, tissue, and blood donation and cutting-edge scientific research.When Sarah Gray received the devastating news that her unborn son Thomas was diagnosed with anencephaly, a terminal condition, she decided she wanted his death—and life—to have meaning. She also shares the moving stories of other donor families.A Life Everlasting is an unforgettable testament to hope, a tribute to life and discovery, and a portrait of u