Rating: 5 stars
Cover synopsis: A man with a painful past. A child with a doubtful future. And a shared journey toward both their hearts.
This was such a refreshing book to read. It was serious, religious and slow-moving at times. But it had enough emotional drama, moments of humor and action scenes that kept me going.
It's about a 7-year-old girl who needs a heart transplant, but one of the few doctors talented enough to help her quit medicine 5 years earlier when his wife -- who also suffered from heart problems -- died. There were some unexpected twists along their journey together, which I appreciated. I found it far from trite and quite moving.
The writing was also excellent. There was Shakespeare, scripture and other passeges thoughtfully woven in. Plus, Martin has a great way of explaining things -- whether spiritual themes or technical medical jargon.
