false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172624373m/199748.jpg 199748 1 In 1960, Betty and Larry Vinton become the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl named Kimberly. When Larry's aunt, a nurse, comes to visit, she suggests they take their ten-day-old daughter to the pediatrician immediately. With growing alarm, the couple obeys, never knowing how the diagnosis will change their lives forever.</p><P> A cardiologist confirms the pediatrician's suspicions: Kim has a complex heart defect, but she is too small and too young for the necessary surgery. Despite a grim prognosis, Kim survives and thrives, needing surgeries at three months, four years, and again at thirty-two. <I>In a Heartbeat: A baby's heart, a surgeon's hands, a life of miracles</I> shares author Kim Russell's amazing true story of family love and of one little girl's courage against the odds.</p><P> "This book.should be helpful to any family who is living with a loved one with congenital heart disease, and is an excellent reminder that life can be well lived even in the face of severe medical problems."<Br> -<b>Michael E. McConnell</b>, MD, <br>Sibley Heart Center cardiologist</p><P> "I hope my tears didn't stain the pages. I loved it!!!"<br> -<b>Melissa Bernandino</b>, mother of a pediatric congenital heart patient</p> 193239 4 9 2006 In a Heartbeat: A Baby's Heart, A Surgeon's Hands, A Life of Miracles total:1|3:1| 1 3 2 1 3 0 false false Wed Apr 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 08 12:24:43 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 08 12:30:57 -0700 2008
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