A narrative of the literal and metaphorical power of the human heart describes the author's inspiring witness to a heart transplant operation and his subsequent investigation into the heart's inner workings and connection to human emotions, an exploration during which he obtained a greater understanding of the heart's significance in both science and culture. 60,000 first printing.
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“A fascinating subject—the quest to square the science and poetry of our bodily lives. . . A delight to read, from first page to last.” —Michael Pollan, author of The Botany of Desire
“A mesmerizing book . . . [Siebert] has done prodigious historical research and much resourceful reporting. His book is laced with haunting images and deft unpacking of history and biology.” —New York Times Book Review
“An unusual mix of genres, and Siebert is the rare writer able to pull it off. . . . He deftly bridges the gap between intellect and emotion—in the process demonstrating what it means to be, in every sense, the author of one’s heart.” —Discover
“A once-in-a-lifetime, humbling odyssey never to be forgotten. A journey into the heart of the luminous mystery of existence.” —Deepak Chopra, M.D.
“Siebert has forged a unique sort of nonfiction work, one that brims with fascinating digressions . . . narrated in language that is simply marvelous.” —BookPage
“A vigorously descriptive and analytical blend of memoir, observation, and history. . . . Siebert’s far-ranging and involving study of the heart is truly an inquiry into the very essence of life.” —Booklist (starred review)
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CHARLES SIEBERT’s essays, articles, and poems have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, Harper’s, Esquire, Men’s Journal, and Outside. He is the author of two books, Wickerby: An Urban Pastoral, a New York Times notable book, and Angus: A Novel, available from Three Rivers Press.
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