Length4h 9m
About this audiobook
From the atomic bomb in 1945 to gene therapy, Francisco Barriga takes us through the fascinating history of the milestones that have shaped what we now know as bone marrow transplantation. It is a story led by giants of medicine—many of whom the author knew personally—who advanced the field by unraveling highly complex biology, often misunderstood by their contemporaries. But this book is not only a history of medicine: woven into the narrative are the real stories of families who faced their children's cancer and for whom transplantation became a second chance at life. These are stories filled with anguish, sorrow, determination, and joy when the outcome was positive—often against all odds.
The author also shares reflections from nearly forty years of medical practice and conveys the profound emotions found in his relationships with children and their families, revealing a deeply human and compassionate side of medical work.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length4 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 30, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Prologue
3Chapter One: The Beginning of It All
4In Search of a Donor
5The two sides of the coin
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6With the perseverance of love
7Shirley, Anthony, Ignacio, and Josie
8Bob, Laura, Mati, and Hazel
9Peter, Mechtild, Juanpi, and Tatjana
10With the blood of newborns
11How far is too far?
12For My Child, I Would Give My Life
13Where Do I Find the Money?
14A Question That Haunts Me: Where Do I Find the Money?
15The Story of the Killer Lymphocyte
16Death
17Epilogue and Acknowledgements
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