Items related to The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away: A Death that Brought...
Synopsis
‘Gripping ... so powerfully emotional that at times I had to put it down to wipe my eyes’
Mail on Sunday
‘How do you say thank you to someone for giving you their heart? It is the greatest gift a person can ever give.’
Marc is a promising young footballers of 15, growing up in Scotland. A few hundred miles away in England, Martin is a fun-loving 16-year-old. Both are enjoying their summers when they are suddenly struck down by debilitating illnesses. Within days, the boys are close to death.
Although their paths have never crossed, their fortunes are about to be bound in the most extraordinary, intimate way. One of them will die and in doing so, he will save the other’s life.
This is a deeply powerful and dramatic story. It is extremely rare for the family of a donor to have any personal contact with the recipient of their loved one’s organ. Yet remarkably, the mothers of these two boys meet and become friends, enabling the extraordinary, bittersweet moment in which a mother who has lost her son meets the boy he saved. Reaching out and placing her palm flat against his chest, she feels the heart of her son beating away inside another. Her boy, the boy who gave his heart away.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
‘Gripping ... so powerfully emotional that at times I had to put it down to wipe my eyes’
Mail on Sunday
About the Author
Cole Moreton is an author and broadcaster exploring who we are and how we live. He writes for Event, the Mail on Sunday magazine, and was named Interviewer of the Year at the Press Awards in 2016. His Radio 4 series, The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away, won gold as the Radio Academy’s Audio Moment of the Year in 2016. His first book, Hungry for Home, was shortlisted for the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize. Cole is a father of four who lives by the coast and spends as much time as possible staring out to sea.
Writing The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away has completely changed his mind about organ donation.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHarperElement
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 0008225745
- ISBN 13 9780008225742
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages286
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 5.09
Shipping:
£ 6.50
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away: A Death that Brought the Gift of Life
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR008703168
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away
Published by
Harper Element 21/09/2017, 2017
ISBN 10: 0008225745
ISBN 13: 9780008225742
Used
Softcover
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780008225742
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Seller Inventory # mon0006030160
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away
Published by
Harper Element 21/09/2017, 2017
ISBN 10: 0008225745
ISBN 13: 9780008225742
Used
Softcover
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780008225742
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Seller Inventory # CHL9866665
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away
Published by
Harper Collins Publishers, 2017
ISBN 10: 0008225745
ISBN 13: 9780008225742
New
Softcover
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 320. Seller Inventory # 370476374
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away : A Death That Brought the Gift of Life
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2017
ISBN 10: 0008225745
ISBN 13: 9780008225742
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 17639769-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away : A Death That Brought the Gift of Life
Published by
HarperCollins Publishers Limited, 2017
ISBN 10: 0008225745
ISBN 13: 9780008225742
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 16862953-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # 3653689
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Boy Who Gave His Heart Away
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4635643
Quantity: 2 available