The Gift of Life: The Reality Behind Donor Organ Retrieval Kindle Edition

I’m three years post-liver transplant and always wondered about what transpired behind the scenes to make a transplant happen. This book answered those questions. She shared stories about memorable cases and explained everything in terms a non-medical professional could easily understand. You can follow the author on Facebook where she posts transplant related information on a regular basis. Thank you, Traci for writing this book and sharing about the vital role a Transplant Coordinator plays in the organ donation process.

If you ever wondered what the organ donation process is all about, read this book and stop believing lies on the internet. This book gives you the facts not some backwards noncredible stuff on the internet why because it was written by a nurse yes a nurse not “an organ donation lady or lady who harvests organs,” this was a nurse who was in the trenches putting forth lots of blood, sweat, and tears to give hope to others and save lives. For the record organs are NOT HARVESTED, they are RECOVERED! Leave the term harvest to food, not gifts of life. I’m speaking as a PROUD, PROUD donor family member hoping to shed light on Organ Donation!

I loved this book! Traci Graf RN recounts her experiences as a Transplant Coordinator in a compelling little book. Each chapter is short and holds your attention. While the author isn't the best writer, the fast pace and suspense of her storytelling makes up for the run-ons and odd punctuation. And that's ok because she's not a writer by profession.By the way, I had purchased this book for a little research paper. I had only intended to skim bits and pieces of it, but I ended up reading the whole book.Highly recommend.

I got this book to do some research for a speech for a college course. I have to say that I found this book to be fascinating. To see behind the scenes and know how the people behind the transplants deal with the everyday. I was surprised by how some people see the team that helps save so many lives. I could not imagine being in the place of some of the people that were in this book but I respect all that they do .

This book is amazing, obviously Ms. Graf has a gift for writing. As an RN I can really identify with this story. The heart wrenching stories of the families involved in organ donation are expertly shared. The writing makes the reader feel like she is a part of the story. I am so impressed by the transplant coordinators and the other staff that make organ donation possible. I did not want the book to end and I can't wait for her next book.

As a retired trauma surgeon I can appreciate what goes on in brain death....the angst, heartache, family meetings and tears, intense work of the nurses and coordinators and finally, if all criteria were met, the donation. Chevron was a thirteen year old child and my first loss. He went on to give better life to five children by donation. Traci put into words my thoughts and feelings. Very powerful book which should be read.

An excellent book that explains and helps the public understand more about organ donation. The author takes the reader on a journey into the hospital where lives are forever changed.....her words and stories are inspiring, especially helping write my own living will. I've said yes to being an organ donor. For many years......now I know more and understand just how important this is.

A collection of scattered thoughts which did a poor job portraying the amazing field of organ donation and transplantation. Felt like I was reading a diary entry of someone who wasnt cut out for the field.