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Following a heart and lung transplant, dancer Claire Sylvia finds herself inexplicably craving foods she had avoided before, such as beer and chicken nuggets. An extraordinary dream leads her to connect with the family of her donor, a teenage boy who died in a motorcycle accident. Through this encounter, Sylvia explores the possibility that two souls can merge within one body, blending physical and spiritual aspects of identity. The book blends medical facts about organ transplantation with personal reflections on health and spirituality, offering insight into how a medical procedure can open unexpected avenues of self-discovery and connection.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Claire Sylvia
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