New Life

About the Book

Turning a difficult situation into a positive experience takes courage, faith, perseverance, and strength. How we deal with adversity defines who we truly are as human beings. In New Life: Lessons in Faith and Courage, we meet people who have overcome obstacles and inspired others around them along the way.

Organ transplant recipients face not only serious illnesses, but sometimes life-threatening situations. Yet those same recipients have turned their frightening experiences into unique and inspiring examples of courage and achievement.

New Life is a collection of heartwarming and compelling stories that will encourage not only transplant candidates, recipients, and their families, but people who are facing any kind of adversity. Through uplifting accounts of human achievement, readers are left with a deep sense of admiration for the accomplishments and triumphs of the individuals profiled. These stories show us how to overcome the most difficult of circumstances and go on to lead active, generous, and in many cases, remarkable lives.

"Each of the vignettes in this book is a jewel. I am sure the book will have a positive effect on organ donation and increase the public's acceptance of transplantation."-Thomas E. Starzl, M.D., professor of surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

"These are stories of incredible bravery. The overall message is enlightening and filled with hope. When our backs are against the wall, we human beings rise to the occasion and with the help of God, prevail."-Walter Ruzek, president of the Transplant Recipients International Organization, Long Island Chapter.

"As a liver recipient, I love this book. Bob Violino deserves the highest accolades for his marvelous compilation of organ transplant stories. He puts faces on this lifesaving procedure. I feel certain the book will promote organ donation."-Larry Hagman, actor

"This book will inspire not only transplant candidates and recipients, but anyone who is facing a health problem or other difficult challenge."-Dr. Robert Phillips, licensed psychologist and director of the Center for Coping, Hicksville, N.Y.

About the Author

A journalist for 23 years, Bob Violino has covered mostly technology and business issues. He is editorial director of Victory Business Communications, a company that produces articles, newsletters, and other written materials. A kidney transplant recipient, Bob is the editor of a monthly newsletter for transplant recipients and candidates.