One Beat at a Time: Living with Sudden Cardiac Death

by Matthew D. Noble

Not many twenty eight years olds have enough life experiences to write an entertaining autobiography. Matthew D. Noble could have written three by now. Born in 1976 with an abnormal heart, he spent... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976943603
• ISBN13: 9780976943600
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Russell Douglas Publishing
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

If you have an ICD, this book is for you.

I enjoyed Matthews story of his personal struggle and survival with an early implanted ICD. He has lived with his for over 10 years, and it gives hope to those like me who have just received theirs. I had a massive heart attack at 40, and my ICD gives me and my family the peace of mind to go on living, just as Matthew talks about. This book is good for your soul.

An encouraging autobiographical recollection of the pre-adult, five time cardiac arrest survivor's s

One Beat At A Time: Living With Sudden Cardiac Death by Matthew D Noble is an encouraging autobiographical recollection of the pre-adult, five time cardiac arrest survivor's struggle for life and his driving desire to live. As statistics document, 95% of those who experience cardiac arrest do not survive the attack. Noble's endurance of five before the age of eighteen is quite outstanding -- as is his remembrance of what pains he suffered to survive the seemingly endless days of his youth. One Beat At A Time alerts readers of the difficulties involved with sudden cardiac arrest, and for those reasons is highly recommended to the non-interest general reader, particularly those in greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Living life to the fullest--better than a self-help book by far!

This is a very inspiring book on many levels. Matt's experiences would be valuable not only to other patients with defibrillators and experiencing the uncertainties that come with cardiac conditions, but literally to anyone willing to read and learn. His wisdom, knowledge of himself and ability to look within and interpret his fears, attitudes and motivations are well beyond what many people achieve in a lifetime. His willingness to admit his shortcomings, face problems head-on and his attitude of thankfulness can benefit anyone willing to learn from him. This is the "real thing" from someone who has and is living the struggle--better than a self-help book from someone with an academic understanding.

Insightful and Compelling

In over 26 years of health care, 21 of them in cardiology, I find Matt's experience full and his insights enriching. He has experienced nearly every situation I have heard patients express and his history of overcoming his fears is strightforward yet compelling. This book is of great use to patients, their loved ones and health care workers. It chronicles the stages of disbelief, doubt, reluctance, acceptance and finally trust which are common to those who need a life-saving and/or -quality-improving device.

Cardiac Nurse Reviews

As a cardiac nurse, I feel this book would be very beneficial to cardiac patients that already have a defibrillator or for those that may be a little hesitant about receiving a new device per their doctor's recommendation. I couldn't put the book down! It was very interesting and easy to read, medical knowledge is not a necessity. Mr. Noble truly expresses his inner feelings and thoughts in regards to his emotional and physical struggles. Very moving.