Life and Hope

<p>At the age of eleven Mark Greene nearly died. Neither he nor his parents knew that Mark suffered from end stage renal disease; he would need a kidney transplant to survive. Now more than twenty-six years after his successful transplant operation Greene tells the story of his survival following that operation.</p><p>Currently there are approximately 170000 organ transplant recipients in the United States each with unique stories but sharing the commonality of improved quality of life. In <i>Life and Hope</i> Greene discusses important principles that will not only contribute to the longevity of organ transplants but also help recipients continue to improve their overall well-being. He blends personal experience and academic research to both teach and enlighten in a way that brings meaning to organ transplantation. </p><p>Greene shares a very personal story about his ordeal with a misdiagnosed illness that nearly took his life and nearly destroyed his family. His story is one of transformation as he moves from the brink of death to a life full of meaning-a unique story and real-life experience that demonstrates how the organ transplant experience so eloquently contributes to the human experience. </p>