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The Grateful Heart: Diary of a Heart Transplant
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The Grateful Heart: Diary of a Heart Transplant | Paperback

by Candace C. Moose (Author)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Rosalie Ink Pubns
Page Count:  202 Pages
Publication Date:  March 01, 2005
Sales Rank:  1,014,175st


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In August 2001 the author received immunizations in anticipation of travel to Africa to help children suffering from HIV/AIDS. Soon after the shots, she feel prey to an extraordinarily rare and generally fatal disease. She received a heart transplant 7 weeks later, and fought bravely and successfully to overcome many obstacles in her recovery. She received caring help from many hands as she healed. This book is an expression of her faith and her gratefulness.

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