Healing Hearts

by Kathy Magliato, M.D.

I love this woman, and I love this book.  It reminds me of the kind of enjoyment I got in reading My Stroke of Insight.  I love learning these medical truths!  Did you know that the heart pumps approximately one million barrels of blood in a lifetime - and that it beats nearly three billion times!  Did you know that the number one killer of women is not breast cancer, but heart issues?  Dr. Magliato braved the male bastion as she studied and trained to be a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in heart transplants.  Definitely 'tough' enough to hang in there, she also managed to keep her sizable compassion.  This memoir is full of stories of struggle, survival, surprises, and much, much humor.  She weaves her training and practice with various patient stories and personal experiences. Kathy will be signing here at Village Books April 22nd. at 7:30.  It is sure to be a good event.