Contains Recycled Parts: My Triple Organ Transplant Journey and the Science of Gratitude

Aimee Mackovic almost died at least twice. The first time was as a three-year-old, choking on a Life Saver candy, until her mother helped expel it. The second time, as a 40-something English professor and poet, she suffered heart, liver and kidney failure, having just days to live. Then, thanks to the immeasurable kindness of organ donors and extraordinary doctors and nurses, Aimee embarks on a life-saving journey where her family, friends and spiritual beliefs carry her through the physical and emotional trauma of surgeries. Now, in her inspiring memoir, CONTAINS RECYCLED PARTS: My Triple Organ Transplant Journey and the Science of Gratitude, she writes: A nurse asks me what my pain level is on a scale of one to ten and I thrust both of my hands and all my fingers out and mouth: TEN! My side feels like it has been devoured by a carnivorous beast and my now mangled entrails are on the outside. I mouth to my mom through sobs: "Please get me morphine!"Throughout this riveting memoir, Aimee recounts her extraordinary journey surviving a triple transplant-heart, liver, and kidney-narrating her harrowing experiences with humor, gratitude, and unwavering resilience.All while she explores the gift of exceptional medical care, the loving support of her family and friends, and deep connections with organ donors and their families. Her inspiring story-which includes journal entries and Facebook posts that chronicle the experience in real time-weaves a rich and inspiring tapestry of science, gratitude, and a lighthearted spirit in the face of life's gravest challenges.This book is a must-read for anyone facing a health crisis, as well as for anyone who loves an engaging, entertaining read that will make you laugh, cry, and cherish life with optimism, love and gratitude.

Author: Aimee Mackovic
Publisher: Two Sisters Writing and Publishing LLC
Published: 12/13/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9781956879483

About the Author
Mackovic, Aimee: - Aimee Mackovic is alive because of two selfless donors. She is an award-winning poet, writer of creative non-fiction, and professor of English who works and writes from Austin, Texas.She graduated with her B.A from Wake Forest University and her M.F.A. from Spalding University. Before she began teaching, she worked in costume shops in New York City making costumes for Broadway. Her books of poetry include Headlines (dancing girl press, 2023), Love Junky (Lit City Press, 2017), and A Sentenced Woman (Finishing Line Press, 2007).Find her at aimeemackovic.com.Atkins, Elizabeth Ann: - Elizabeth Ann Atkins is a best-selling author, award-winning TV host, actress, and journalist who teaches how to unlock one's infinite potential to live and love in peace and purpose. Elizabeth's and sister Catherine M. Greenspan created Two Sisters Writing & Publishing, which has written and published 32 memoirs, novels, business books, poetry books, and journals since its creation in 2016.The company also hosts monthly writing contests and the Two Sisters Writing Club, and showcases their blog, A Tale of Two Sisters. Elizabeth and Catherine have written and published dozens of books, including their mother's book, The Triumph of Rosemary: A Memoir, by Judge Marylin E. Atkins. Their mother wrote the book herself, chronicling her controversial, interracial marriage to former Roman Catholic Priest Thomas Lee Atkins. Elizabeth has a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan.She has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, NPR, and many other programs. As America's Book Coach, she helps aspiring authors achieve their dreams of becoming published authors.The bestselling author of 40 books, Elizabeth also co-hosts MI Healthy Mind, a weekly TV show aiming to shatter the stigma of mental illness, addiction, and abuse. Elizabeth's new book, The Biss Tribe: Activating Your Goddess Power, inspired her popular podcast/YouTube show, The Goddess Power Show.She is also a certified meditation teacher and wellness advocate.

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