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Strength in a Heartbeat: diary of a heart transplant by [Robitaille, Lynne]

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by Lynne Robitaille (Author)

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This is my journal I kept when my daughter Lauren Meizo became sick and eventually ended up needing a heart transplant. When my daughter became ill, I gave up my business designing custom gift baskets to be by her side 24/7. Family comes first. Lauren's health declined to the point that I lived in the hospital in Boston Ma. with her for months on end. During that time, our story will define all the ups and downs of life in a hospital.

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I have slept in hospital chairs, window sills and couches. Skipped meals and cried from fear. I have become an expert on Lauren's condition. I am a strong advocate that had to make life changing decisions.

I am a parent of a medically complex Warrior!!!

Length: 214 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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Congratulations to this amazing family for winning the fight September 13, 2017

This is a story of incredible inspiration. What this family endured and survived IS the definition of STRENGH. I sobbed when I read this book as all kinds of emotions came over me when I read it. Congratulations to this amazing family for winning the fight! It shows how powerful love, faith and family truly are. Also depicts the realities of "living' in the healthcare system. Thank you Lynne for sharing this incredible and personal story with the rest of the world

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This book is dedicated to the angel who decided to become an organ donor. You saved my daughter's life.

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File Size: 1174 KB
Print Length: 214 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1545509840
Publication Date: August 14, 2017
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B074TG5WQV
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #427,779 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #10 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Organ Transplants
- #13 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Surgery > Transplants
- #15 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Organ Transplants

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Warrior Girl held on top of the rock of her mother's strength

ByAmazon Customeron September 20, 2017

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It captivates your thoughts and draws you into each day, each battle and struggle. Not only do you begin to understand the magnitude of what's going on, it comes from a mother's perspective watching what her child is going through. You see the raw life in a hospital where day after day you see improvement only to take major steps back. You will be in awe of the human spirit, the strength of a warrior, whose thirst for life drove her through the day to day challenges receiving a new heart has brought. I encourage you to read this, to learn and understand the strength of our drive to live, to do more than survive, so when life knocks on your door (and it will at some point) you can know the strength to persevere is in there, it's locked inside, we just need the courage and strength to let our warrior come out to save us.

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Incredible story of STRENGTH

ByD. Mercureon October 20, 2017

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This is not a long book, it can be read in a single sitting. That being said, it feels long due to the amount of time the family waited for a donor organ and the struggles and setbacks that occurred along the way. It's a true story that is taken from the blog the mother kept to keep family and friends up to date on her daughter's condition. If you have children, you'll feel the mother's heartache. If don't, you'll marvel at her endurance and love. Then, there is the courage and STRENGTH that her daughter possesses in her marathon ordeal. An inspirational story.
I bought the Kindle edition and I do have to comment that there were some formatting issues and a few passages were repeated or printed out of order. These are NOT the authors fault, they are publishing mistakes. Please don't let this take away from the content.
P.S. Sign up to be an organ donor! It can be a life saver!

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Amazing real life story’s!

BySue LaPlanteon September 29, 2017

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This book shows the love a Mother has for her child and that she will do anything for her that is in her power! It is hard to imagine the daily, weekly and monthly struggles they all went through. I hope everyone that might be in this situation can get comfort from this book and knowing they are not alone. God Bless Lauren, her Mother and Family for the strength they endured. Be an organ donor, it does save lives❤️

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Congratulations to this amazing family for winning the fight

ByJudi Bon September 13, 2017

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A MIRACULOUS STORY

ByNadine N. Flemingon August 28, 2017

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A MUST READ BOOK-- hard to put the book down.

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I personally know Lauren and she is an amazing and kind individual

ByBrittany Birkson August 10, 2017

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I personally know Lauren and she is an amazing and kind individual. When I found out her mom was writing this book I ordered my copy right away. When I got the book at 12:30 in the mail i started reading it and was done by 4:30...just couldn't put it down! I know she had gone through a lot but oh man this book put a lot into prospective with being able to read the emotional part of it. Lauren is a warrior in an amazing way that I could never have the strength to do and her mother even though she wasn't the patient she was and is 100% a warrior alongside her daughter. The book brought to tears to my eyes and I can't wait to recommend it to everyone.

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Such a great book, so informative

ByTara Tunneyon August 20, 2017

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Its not like the movies but I sure didn't realize how far off the movies are. I always figured from a patient's prospective it must be awful but I learned how much it affects your family too. This book made me cry, smile, & thank God Lauren has an angel beside her. It really drove home the importance of being an organ donar. Lauren has always inspired me with how strong she is and after reading this book I'm going to do more to help or be involved with donate life. Thank you Lynne for sharing your family's journey!

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Watching what she has overcome and seeing her mom's devotion was truly amazing. I felt like I was reliving so much ...

ByTerri Wentzellon August 18, 2017

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I had the privilege of being Lauren's nurse many times after her transplant. Every nurse has patients and families they will never forget. Lauren is my #1 in that category. Watching what she has overcome and seeing her mom's devotion was truly amazing. I felt like I was reliving so much of that experience with them while reading this heart filled story about a painful, yet triumphant journey that I was able to witness so often in person. I have nothing but respect and love for Lauren and her mom. This book is a great tool for anyone going through the transplant process, or any parent being an advocate for their own child in the hospital setting. Truly inspiring.

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Heartwarming read!

This book was wonderful..... it really showed how much strength Lauren had and a mothers love for her daughter. I know both Lynne and Lauren and they are both warriors!Read more

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer

I spent a lazy Monday reading of the chronicles of this families life and it is truly amazing! STRENGTH

Although I have never meant Lauren I am a friend of her Florida family. I spent a lazy Monday reading of the chronicles of this families life and it is truly amazing! STRENGTH!

Published 2 months ago by Jill Ricci

... of a mother and daughter who truly have unconditional love for each other

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