An injured young man's second chance and a visionary medical team.
| A journey of transformation |
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| This is Andy's story | | A poignant exploration of resilience, hope, friendship and medical breakthroughs. | | Learn more |
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Dear Reader,
Face in the Mirror is a gripping tale of redemption and resilience that you won’t be able to put down. It tells the remarkable story of a surgeon, a patient, and the first face transplant at Mayo Clinic. |
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| “Once you lose something that you’ve had forever, you know what it’s like not to have it,” Andy later told a reporter. “And once you get a second chance to have it back, you never forget it.” |
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For years, nearly sixty surgeons, nurses and anesthesiologists dedicated their weekends to planning and practicing Mayo Clinic’s most complex surgery to date: a face transplant. At the heart of this event was Andy Sandness, who, after a disfiguring suicide attempt, was determined to reclaim his future and belong again. Alongside him was Samir Mardini, M.D., a surgeon with an unwavering desire to transform medicine and create a new life for his patient.
Face in the Mirror is an incredible account of medical breakthroughs and scientific discovery that reveals the strength of the human spirit, and the courage to rise above our scars. Order your copy today and be inspired by this story of resilience, hope, friendship and courage. |
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