Winner of the 2004 Will Solimene Awards in Medical Communication, presented by the New England Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association
Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2005 by Choice Magazine
Winner of the 2004 Book of the Year in the Popular Medicine category in the Medical Book Competition sponsored by the British Medical Association
"The book is both entertaining and informative, of equal interest to the general public and to the medical profession."—Allan S. MacDonald, M.D., Dalhousie University, Halifax
"In this elegantly written book, an international authority on organ transplantation presents his firsthand reflections on the development of this exciting field. The book is a timely, well developed, and unique contribution."—Marc I. Lorber, M.D., Yale University School of Medicine
"Dr. Tilney has an eye for the fascinating details, the shocking stories, and the unexpected connection. The result is a lively and enjoyable read."—Atul Gawande, M.D., author of Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science