The author describes losing her two hemophiliac sons after they contracted AIDS through blood transfusions, and discusses her role as a member of a group that seeks legal reparation from the pharmaceutical companies responsible for manufacturing the tainted blood products.
Discusses how the heart and circulatory system work, the functions of blood, how doctors help people with blood and heart disorders, and how to keep the cardiovascular system healthy through diet and exercise.
Examines what makes the heart work, how red blood cells carry oxygen and white blood cells protect the body, the different types of cells in the heart, and how the blood and lymphatic system protects against infection, as well as other important things about the heart.
"Describes the circulatory and respiratory systems in simple language and tells how the heart and lungs deliver blood and oxygen to the body"--Provided by publisher.