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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!!!

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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: 1643 KB
Print Length: 214 pages
Publication Date: August 14, 2017
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B074TG5WQV
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #800,994 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #19 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Organ Transplants
- #36 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Surgery > Transplants
- #41 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments > Organ Transplants

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MamaD

I love books and wanted a copy to take with me ...

April 3, 2018

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Wow! I don't know where to start. I got the news from my cardiologist that I needed to meet with his "Heart Team" because my heart is failing and has changed a lot in the past few years. I knew my symptoms weren't normal but I really wanted to hear I was out of shape. Not that my heart was failing. Within a few hours of my diagnosis I wanted more information but I wanted to hear it from a patient. Someone with true life experience was what I was searching for. I did a search online and found Lynne and Lauren's book. I bought the Kindle version and started reading that night. Then I just had to have the paperback. I'm old fashioned, I love books and wanted a copy to take with me to the hospital in the future because I could feel the strength and hope in the text after the first few pages.
I have 5 kids at home and read only when they were in bed so I took my time but putting it down was difficult. I wanted to know what the next journal writing was going to say! As a mom and a mom of a son with a heart condition and an ICD and Pacemaker, I connected with Lynne instantly. Her strength, raw emotion and honesty throughout the book was amazing. As a woman with a heart condition, ICD/Pacemaker and now looking at a heart transplant, I connect with Lauren, too. Her struggles outweigh mine x10 but her strength, honesty and determination give me hope. This book is real! It's emotional. It shows that life sucks and you have to take each day as it comes. You have to live in the moments and enjoy every good thing. I will take this book with me. I plan on highlighting (in my good ol' paperback) each of the triumphs in Lauren's journey and her smiles. I am beyond encouraged by this book!
I recommend this book to anyone that needs encouragement to fight and stay strong through ANY life struggle. Heart condition or not, this is a beautifully written story of real life and I am so thankful I found it. Now I am getting a copy for my mom. :)

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

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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Brittany Birks

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

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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Sue LaPlante

Amazing real life story’s!

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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D. Mercure

Incredible story of STRENGTH

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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This book portrays the struggles of a beautiful young girl and her family

May 3, 2018

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This book portrays the struggles of a beautiful young girl and her family. The strength this family has is remarkable. I was so moved by this story. I did not want to put the book down. I have never met Lauren or her family but I am truly heartbroken for all the pain and suffering they have endured. When you think your struggles are too much just remember someone else is struggling worse than you. So be thankful for your health and your everyday freedom. I pray everyday Lauren receives good news soon :) xoxo

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Judi B

Congratulations to this amazing family for winning the fight

September 13, 2017

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Tara Tunney

Such a great book, so informative

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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Cheryl Decoteau

and family love that are all entwined when a loved one faces ...

Currently reading this book. Lynne and Lauren share the struggles, frustrations, hope, and family love that are all entwined when a loved one faces a heart transplant.Read more

Published 2 months ago

6one7

Love it recommended

Great read! Once you pick it up you can’t put it down!! I just needed to know what happened next!

Published 2 months ago

michelle

Awesome book. Awesome ladies

So blessed to have met my new friends Lauren and Lynn! Awesome book. Awesome ladies! The strength of these women is just beyond measure.

Published 4 months ago

purpleangelA

Amazing story of reality, strength and love.

Lynne paints the day to day struggles of this journey with honesty, so much love, and a constant call of hope. A mothers love is infinite and her strength is contagious.Read more

Published 6 months ago

Damaris Kongo

Must read

Every mother reading though this book must have a certain reaction. I looked at myself as a parent facing this challenge and I came through with one conclusion.Read more

Published 7 months ago

Amazon Customer

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 9 months ago

Nadine N. Fleming

A MIRACULOUS STORY

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

Published 10 months ago

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