The Nicholas Effect: A Boy's Gift to the World

by Reg Green

Book Overview

Reg Green knows sorrow. He also knows, firsthand, of people around the world who have risen to the challenge of tragedy with acts of compassion and greatness. Here is the intimate story (behind the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565928601
• ISBN13: 9781565928602
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful story by a beautiful person

I would like to start by saying Snoogy Cat, you do not know what you are talking about. Reg Green is a man who dedicates his life to getting out the message of organ donation. He uses the media attention to spread the word of donating life. Almost weekly he goes to meetings and conferences (at his own expense) to try and convince people to do their part to save lives. This story is one of compassion, love, and breaking barriers. Reg Green is witty and intelligent, and does his job in convincing me to do whatever I need to do for this cause.

Tearjerking, but full of hope

There is a verse in the bible which reads "Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil by doing good." Reg and Maggie Green have embraced this creed wholeheartedly. When their beautiful son was senselessly murdered in late 1994, instead of sinking into the depths of grief, they proved how well he had taught them about the power of love during his brief time on earth by using his example to save millions of lives around the world. If such a tragic thing were to happen to me, I hope that my actions would be identical to theirs. I thank Reg and Maggie for sharing little Nicholas with the world and I am sure he would be very proud of them (as we all are). Through their unselfish and life affirming actions, they have proven yet again that the power of good will never be overcome by the power of evil.

Continuing to make a difference

As a liver transplant recepient almost four years ago, I had heard of the Nicholas effect. Shortly before reading this book, I discovered through a letter from my donor family that my donor had been inspired to sign his donor card based on Nicholas Green. This book is a stunning and true story of a boy's life, a family's grief and the heroic decision to make a difference to many others whom they did not know. Nicholas Green is still making a difference today becuase his story continues to ripple outward as when a pebble is dropped into a pond. I URGE you to read this book for yourself and prepared to be touched.

Insight into continuing saga of the life gift of transplants

Reg Green draws the reader into his family and we can further revel in the joy of giving life rather than just reexamining the tragedy that started The Nicolas Effect.The book flowed in a journalistic, yet moving style. I took the book on a cruise and was stopped my many people who did not know of the book,but recognized Nicolas Green on the cover. Reg Green convinced me that he is still in awe of the celebraties he encounters and can even laugh at himself when he suspects that he may be showing signs of too much self importance. If any of the readers have an opportunity to visit the Children's Bell in Bodega Bay, please don't pass up the opportunity. Rarely is there such a perfect sculpture anywhere in the world that captures the essence of this event. I have taken two friends at different times and they were as touched as I. I thank Reg for his book.

Stunning Read

I found The Nicholas Effect to be stunning and cathartic. Truly an exceptional book written by an exceptional man. For anyone who doubts that there is much good at work in the world today, please take the time to read this book. It could change your life as it has changed mine.