donation of organs, tissues, etc

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donation of organs, tissues, etc

Organ & body donation

2011
An overview of organ and body donation that explains the benefits of donating and why it is important, describes the donation process, examines debates over the issue, and explores alternatives to organ donation.

In a heartbeat

2010
Told in their separate voices, Eagan, who has died in a figure-skating accident, becomes a heart donor for Amelia, who then begins taking on some aspects of Eagan's personality.

The fourth hand

a novel
2001
While reporting a story from India, a New York television journalist has his left hand eaten by a lion and finds his life forever change when he becomes the first person to receive a hand transplant.

Brown girl in the ring

1998
In a city that has been forgotten by its wealthy residents, a young woman turns to ancient truths and eternal powers to help her understand the family mystery that was hidden by her mother and grandmother.

Donor, how one girl's death gave life to others

1986
Portrays the events surrounding a donor and the four recipients of her organs through the Maryland Organ Procurement Center.

In a heartbeat

2011
Told in their separate voices, Eagan, who has died in a figure-skating accident, becomes a heart donor for Amelia, who then begins taking on some aspects of Eagan's personality.

My sister's keeper

a novel
2009
Thirteen-year-old Anna, conceived specifically to provide blood and bone marrow for her sister Kate who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia at the age of two, decides to sue her parents for control of her body when her mother wants her to donate a kidney to Kate.

The Nicholas effect

a boy's gift to the world
1999
Reg Green discusses how he and his family dealt with his son Nicholas's tragic death, why they chose to donate his organs, how the world responded to their decision, and other related topics.

Organ transplants

2014
"Discusses the advances that have been made in organ transplantation"--Provided by publisher.

Edward's eyes

2009
Edward is one of a large and close family that loves baseball, music, books, and each other, and when he unexpectedly dies and his parents donate his organs, his wonderful eyes go to a perfect recipient.

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