Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Scienc

Description: Mercies in Disguise by Gina Kolata New York Times science reporter Gina Kolatas riveting story of a familys genetic illness and their courageous daughters decision to separate her fate from that genetic flaw - now in paperback! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The phone rings; the doctor has the results. "Are you ready Amanda?" The two people Amanda Baxley loves the most had begged her not to be tested. But she had to find out.In Mercies in Disguise, acclaimed New York Times reporter and bestselling author Gina Kolata tells the story of the Baxleys, an upstanding family in small town South Carolina. Many of them were doctors, but still, they are struck down by an inscrutable illness. Finally, they discover the cause of the disease after a remarkable sequence of providential events. Meanwhile, science, progressing for 50 years along a parallel track, handed the Baxleys a question-not a cure, but a blood test that would reveal who had the gene for the disease. Science offered another dilemma-fertility specialists had created a way to spare the children.A work of narrative nonfiction said by The Washington Post to recall The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Mercies in Disguise tells the story of a family that took matters into its own hands when medicine could not help. Its a story of a family dealing with unspeakable tragedy without being driven apart. Its the story of a young woman-Amanda Baxley-who faced the future, determined to find a way to disrupt her destiny. Author Biography Gina Kolata (M.A.) is a writer and medical reporter for The New York Times. She has previously written five books and edited three collections of popular science writing. Ms. Kolata lives with her husband in Princeton, New Jersey. Promotional New York Times science reporter Gina Kolatas riveting story of a familys genetic illness and their courageous daughters decision to separate her fate from that genetic flaw - now in paperback! Review Quote "Beautifully told story, with lots of affection for the subjects. As a family with our own genetic disorder issues, I found this intellectually fascinating and emotionally difficult. Its an important book that I can recommend to anyone who likes science writing." -Angela Schroeder, Sunrise Bookshop, Indie Next recommender "Gripping... Kolatas book reads like a medical thriller." - Publishers Weekly "Absorbing... the interweaving tales of science, family, and medical ethics make for a compelling read." - Library Journal Promotional "Headline" New York Times science reporter Gina Kolatas riveting story of a familys genetic illness and their courageous daughters decision to separate her fate from that genetic flaw - now in paperback! Details ISBN1250064449 Author Gina Kolata Pages 272 Publisher St Martins Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 1250064449 ISBN-13 9781250064448 Format Paperback Imprint St Martins Press Subtitle A Story of Hope, a Familys Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 616.042 Series International Edition Short Title Mercies in Disguise Language English Publication Date 2018-04-03 US Release Date 2018-04-03 UK Release Date 2018-04-03 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2018-04-23 NZ Release Date 2018-04-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117969326;

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