Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Generosity of the Dead The Generosity of the Dead Graciela Nowenstein From the [publisher's website][1]: "There has been a general assumption in the international debate surrounding organ procurement that Presumed Consent (opting-out) systems produce better results tha… OL15662550W
The organ donor experience The organ donor experience Katrina Bramstedt "Organ donors are, by definition, altruists, and their act is even more generous when they remain anonymous. But altruism doesn't tell the whole story. There are myriad motivations, some subconscious… OL16505864W
The Fourth Hand The Fourth Hand John Irving While reporting a story from India, Patrick Wallingford, a New York television journalist, has his left hand eaten by a lion. Millions of TV viewers witness the accident, and Patrick achieves instant… OL17285456W
Organ donation Organ donation Laura K. Egendorf This volume addresses controversial questions regarding the issue of organ donation. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications.… OL18602033W
The boy who gave his heart away The boy who gave his heart away Cole Moreton Martin is a fun-loving English boy who has just turned 16. Marc is a promising Scottish footballer approaching that age. Both are enjoying their summers when they become seriously ill within days of … OL20858392W