In a Heartbeat

In 1960 Betty and Larry Vinton become the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl named Kimberly. When Larry's aunt a nurse comes to visit she suggests they take their ten-day-old daughter to the pediatrician immediately. With growing alarm the couple obeys never knowing how the diagnosis will change their lives forever.</p><P>A cardiologist confirms the pediatrician's suspicions: Kim has a complex heart defect but she is too small and too young for the necessary surgery. Despite a grim prognosis Kim survives and thrives needing surgeries at three months four years and again at thirty-two. <I>In a Heartbeat: A baby's heart a surgeon's hands a life of miracles</I> shares author Kim Russell's amazing true story of family love and of one little girl's courage against the odds.</p><P>This book.should be helpful to any family who is living with a loved one with congenital heart disease and is an excellent reminder that life can be well lived even in the face of severe medical problems.<Br>-<b>Michael E. McConnell</b> MD<br>Sibley Heart Center cardiologist</p><P>I hope my tears didn't stain the pages. I loved it!!!<br>-<b>Melissa Bernandino</b> mother of a pediatric congenital heart patient</p>