Many Sleepless Nights: The World of Organ Transplantation

by Lee Gutkind

Book Overview

Although organ transplantation is the preeminent medical miracle of the last quarter of a century, Many Sleepless Nights is the first book to go beyond the headlines and describe the patients who have embraced this last chance to hold on to life, the intricate medical procedures that can save them, the surgeons and nurses who work in this emotionally charged world, and the ethics which complicate this "miracle" high-tech therapy.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822959054
• ISBN13: 9780822959052
• Release Date: March 1990
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Must read for family members of organ receipients.

Having a member of your family go through an organ transplant is an extremely emotional experience. This books reinforces your sanity by helping you realize the feelings you have are shared by everyone who goes through this ordeal.While I did not agree with 100%, this is the only book I was able to find on this subject which was written for the family members of the organ receipient. It lets you know your are not alone, and was a big help to me in dealing with the transplant roller coaster.