Taking Flight: Inspirational Stories of Lung Transplantation

by Joanne M. Schum (Compiler)

Lung transplant is a life-changing surgery that extends and enhances life due to organ donation. Recipients of lung transplant share their stories of success.

348 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 2002

Reviews

[Jim Gleason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taking Flight is a collection of stories from around the world, from recipients of all ages, all lung illnesses and what these recipients are now doing in their lives. Taking Flight is an opportunity to see that organ donation does work and that lives return to normal after surgery. Taking Flight can inspire those who pre transplant to see what they may be able to accomplish one day. It will bring to light that this is a great option for someone with end stage lung illness and your dreams are possible. For someone who has had a lung transplant, it is an inspiration to see others doing many of things you are now accomplishing yourself. An affirmation of sorts.

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[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before my transplant, these stories gave me hope, and a community in which to identify with. They also introduced some of the challenges one can face.