A Change of Heart

Amazing book... everyone should read this lady's true story.

This book was an excellent read. It is very easy to read and very thought provoking. For those who have lost someone, i think this book could actually be comforting to them as it describes how life can live on even when we die. A note to all - death is the most natural part of life; it is something which we all share and should not be feared! Other books which can help to put the pieces of the puzzle together include THE BIOLOGY OF BELIEF by Dr Bruce Lipton, SPONTANEOUS EVOLUTION by Dr Bruce Lipton; HOW YOUR MIND CAN HEAL YOUR BODY by Dr David Hamilton; THE DIVINE MATRIX by Gregg Braden. I have read all of these books and highly recommend them. Peace to all!!

I just finished reading "A Change of Heart" - Claire Sylvia & William Novak's original book. It's currently no longer in print, so I wound up ordering it from a used bookstore. It appears that the reprint is now available - with a slight title change (it now incl. "A Memoir").At any rate, I found this book to be truely amazing! The basic premise is that Claire went through a heart & lung transplant, and afterward, she noticed some major changes in her personality (i.e. likes and dislikes) - was it due to the fact that she now had another person's heart and lungs within her? That is a question that you are left to answer for yourself.I like the fact that this book explains what was occuring through Claire's point of view, and then goes on to discuss many other "experts" ideas as to why these things were happening. No one idea is pushed on the reader - the information is layed out for you to make your own decision.I believe that this book is a "must read" for anyone who has gone through a transplant, knows someone who has, or is just plain interested in happenings that cannot currently be explained by western science. An open mind is a must!P.S. This book also reminds us of just how important it is to check that little box on your license & become an organ donor. It may give someone the gift of life one day!

Oh my goodness, she had me in tears at one point. I have learned much, not only about heart transplants, but also the shock factor that often kicks in afterwards, as she wonders whether, with someone else's heart, she is in fact still herself? Very moving story, and highly recommended, especially if you know anyone (or you) are about to go through any kind of transplant.

I heard an interview on the radio with the author and was interested in reading the book. The description stated that the book was used and in good condition, so I ordered it. This is the first time I have ordered a used book, but I am very happy with it. It took about 10 days to arrive, and cost me only $4. I can't really comment on the book itself as I have just started it, but the subject matter interests me greatly - Claire Sylvia was the first person in New England to have a heart/lungs transplant, and the book tells of the connection of the recipient to the donor & how she developed traits of her 18 year old donor. The interview was intriguing, and I sat in my car for 15 minutes after arriving home, so that I could hear the entire story, and I expect the book to be equally so.