$15.00
In this book for donors and the families who love them, readers are gently guided through the entire organ-donation journey. It is for anyone coping with the possible loss of a loved one, anyone who has already decided to give the gift of life, or anyone who simply wants to understand how donation works.
This compassionate, plain-language guide explains the basics of anatomy and brain- versus circulatory-death donation, what organs and tissues can be shared, how the Organ Procurement Organization and national wait list operate, the meaning of an Honor Walk, and what to expect before, during, and after organ recovery—including costs, funeral plans, and how recipients are chosen. A house-and-appliances analogy and warm illustrations make difficult concepts easier to grasp.
Expert review by transplant surgeons and an organ procurement organization ensures both accuracy and empathy.
Written at a 5th- to 6th-grade reading level and paired with comforting artwork, this book empowers families with knowledge, reduces fear and uncertainty, and honors every donor’s extraordinary legacy.