With remarkable narrative skill, and with grace and humanity, Dr.Christine Gleason Some of the babys whose stories are recounted in ALMOST HOME make it all the way home, others do not, but the story's collected here simply must be told. Some are unbelievably sad, and you will cry when you read them; others tell of babies who survived and did well against seemingly impossible odds; still others are embarrassing, as Dr. Gleason chronicles her tentative early years as a doctor-on-training. Taken together, however, the stories celebrate the miracles of modern medicine, mourn it's failings, and marvel at the strength and resilience of the human body and spirit so evident in these little babies, their families, and the dedicated people who staff the intensice care units.
ALMOST HOME is a remarkable debut book, the power of which lies in it's abiding humanity and it's intensely personal portrayal of the often fragile beginnings of a human life.
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With remarkable narrative skill, and with grace and humanity, Dr.Christine Gleason Some of the babys whose stories are recounted in ALMOST HOME make it all the way home, others do not, but the story's collected here simply must be told. Some are unbelievably sad, and you will cry when you read them; others tell of babies who survived and did well against seemingly impossible odds; still others are embarrassing, as Dr. Gleason chronicles her tentative early years as a doctor-on-training. Taken together, however, the stories celebrate the miracles of modern medicine, mourn it's failings, and marvel at the strength and resilience of the human body and spirit so evident in these little babies, their families, and the dedicated people who staff the intensice care units.
ALMOST HOME is a remarkable debut book, the power of which lies in it's abiding humanity and it's intensely personal portrayal of the often fragile beginnings of a human life.
Imprint | Kaplan Trade |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | April 2009 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | April 2009 |
Authors | Christine Gleason |
Dimensions | 203 x 133 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 256 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-60714-049-8 |
Barcode | 9781607140498 |
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LSN | 1-60714-049-7 |