DONOR, The

by Christiaan Neethling Barnard

Dr Rodney Barnes is South Africa's most eminent heart surgeon, leading a world-famous transplant team. The problem facing him is the universal one - not enough donors. When his own girlfriend is involved in a major accident, he is faced with a heart-rending dilemma.

384 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 1997

About the author

South African surgeon Christiaan Neethling Barnard performed the first human heart transplant in 1967.

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Reviews

[Wardah · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very strange book. Interesting enough, but a little bit disturbing, and probably not something I would read again. The most interesting bit - and the only reason I picked up this book in the first place - is that it was written by Christiaan Barnard. I daresay he is a better surgeon than a fiction author... haha.

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was interesting enough, bringing up lots of questions about ethical choices in the medical research field. A little too much medical jargon for my taste, but cool to think that's it's probably accurate considering the author!

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unusual. Considering the author was the first man to perform a heart transplant, the story raises questions.