| Management number | 238798674 | Release Date | 2026/07/11 | List Price | US$9.99 | Model Number | 238798674 | ||
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<p>In an era when organ failure was a death sentence, one surgeon dared to dream of a different future.</p><p><em>The Doctor Who Gave Second Chances</em> tells the extraordinary story of Dr. Joseph Murray, the quiet, determined pioneer who performed the world's first successful human organ transplant. This is more than a medical history; it is a profound journey through a life defined by courage, compassion, and a relentless belief in the impossible.</p><p>From his service as a surgeon in World War II to the historic moment in 1954 that changed medicine forever, this book chronicles Murray's battles against scientific skepticism, his collaboration with brilliant minds, and the ethical dilemmas he faced in the quest to save lives. It is a testament to how one man's quiet genius unlocked a new frontier in medicine and gave millions a chance to live. Approx.160 pages, 31000 word count</p>
| Book format | Paperback |
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| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Biography & Memoirs |
| Publication date | October, 2025 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Subgenre | Medical (Incl. Patients) |
| Series title | No Series |
| Number in series | 0 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Michael Webster |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Dr. Joseph Murray |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 5.50 x 0.37 x 8.50 Inches |
| Assembled product weight | 0.42 lb |
| Bisac subject heading | Biography & Autobiography |
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