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A Change of Heart: A Memoir Mass Market Paperback – March 1 1998

by Claire Sylvia (Author), William Novak (Author)
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After a heart and lung transplant operation, dancer Claire Sylvia discovered that new organs were not the only thing she inherited. Never having liked such foods as beer and chicken nuggets, she suddenly started craving them. After an extraordinary dream, she seeks out the family of her donor -- a teenaged boy who died in a motorcycle accident -- and learns that it is indeed possible for two souls to merge in one body.

"This is a story that must be told and heard...a fascinating example of how cellular memory can outlive physical death". -- Deepak Chopra, M.D.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Reprint edition (March 1 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0446604690
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0446604697
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 242 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.93 x 20.32 cm
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Lady Gryffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2018
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Amazing book... everyone should read this lady's true story.
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peaco2
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book....!
Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2017
A fantastic book...
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Ava
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2012
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Anyone who has questions about organ transplants should read this book. This is the story of Claire Sylvia, a woman who had one of the first heart and lung transplants. After receiving the heart and lungs of an 18 year old man who died in a motorcycle crash, she began noticing (as did others around her) that her preferences, likes, dislikes and desires had changed. She craved different foods, prefered different colours, often walked like a young man strutting, had a reduced interest in men and craved speed and adventure. She had a dream in which she met the young man and in fact "breathed" him into herself. This lead her to find his family and learn about him. This book is a biography about one woman's experience with organ transplants and reveals things that the medical community does not want to admit or discuss. It is a must read if you are thinking of donating your organs, if you are waiting for a donor or you just curious about life and death experiences.
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HoustonWells
5.0 out of 5 stars Food for thought
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2003
After reading "The Heart's Code" by Paul Pearsall and now this book I am convinced we are just beginning to scratch the surface of the science of transplant information and details about the heart and how it controls personality.
It is a proven fact that heart patients who are ill have a sudden change in temperment and also proven that transplant patients take on some characteristics of the donor.
There was a case of a nun who received the heart of a prostitute (absolutely true story) and many more in Paul's book and this book seems to focus on one true story of one woman.
You have to be careful though, if you've had open heart surgery or are waiting on a transplant it can get a bit emotionally heavy as you related to her having to face death. Watch the dark tones and you'll be fine as you read the info. The object is to come away having learned some secrets of what to expect and those are very very interesting.
There was also a case of a transplant recipient who began using vocabulary words from the donor and then later when the patient met the donor's family and used those rare words randomly they were floored. Good read.
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Jan McLaughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2000
I have recently re-read "A Change of Heart". I congratulate Claire on her fortitude to WRITE the book in the first place. I worked for 20 years as a Surgical Nurse, and heard MANY stories like hers. In most cases, they were instantly dismissed by the current Medical Paradigm. Like her Cardiac Surgeon, their biggest fear is dealing with something that is beyond their present range of knowledge. I am thankful that the current state of medicine is being forced to change. We, who have worked in 'the system' know that although some of it works, the majority DOES NOT ! It happens that most of us who have been in medicine, know that it does not have all the answers. In looking truthfully at stories like these and the near-death research,we know that Western medical practice is being forced to change. I see so many things that are of great service, however, too many people cannot participate because of rising medical costs, and lack of Insurance to cover such help. As a 'Drop Out' from that system,I applaud the research into new vistas. I hope allof the readers of this book do so with an open mind, and HEART.
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Nadia
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2001
Claire Sylvia's Change of Heart is a great book because it makes you think about things you never thought would possibly happen. It's like "The Others" (the Other Side) or "The X-files" but in real - but not in a way that you don't believe it. I really believe that she feel that he - the teenaged boy who died in a motorcycle accident -is apart of her. Read this special book if you want a new view of your life!
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Pedro Peters
3.0 out of 5 stars Not so bad
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2000
I bought this book because i ever believe in the soul. But i never imagine the kind of things that Claire Sylvia said's. In my opinion is a good book, with incredible moments, things that make you think about the death and the life. A good work by William Novak, who help people like Nancy Reagan, and Magic Johnson to make their biographies before. The history of woman, who needs a new heart. the history of a woman, who star a new life.
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bérengère
4.0 out of 5 stars To understand the experience of 'transplants'
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2017
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more than a simple my story, this book talks about the experience of other people who underwent heart surgery, and academics also give their points of view. Fascinating.
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Altruist
5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2012
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This book was an excellent read. It is very easy to read and very thought provoking. For those who have lost someone, i think this book could actually be comforting to them as it describes how life can live on even when we die. A note to all - death is the most natural part of life; it is something which we all share and should not be feared! Other books which can help to put the pieces of the puzzle together include THE BIOLOGY OF BELIEF by Dr Bruce Lipton, SPONTANEOUS EVOLUTION by Dr Bruce Lipton; HOW YOUR MIND CAN HEAL YOUR BODY by Dr David Hamilton; THE DIVINE MATRIX by Gregg Braden. I have read all of these books and highly recommend them. Peace to all!!
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Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Moving!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2005
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I just finished reading "A Change of Heart" - Claire Sylvia & William Novak's original book. It's currently no longer in print, so I wound up ordering it from a used bookstore. It appears that the reprint is now available - with a slight title change (it now incl. "A Memoir").

At any rate, I found this book to be truely amazing! The basic premise is that Claire went through a heart & lung transplant, and afterward, she noticed some major changes in her personality (i.e. likes and dislikes) - was it due to the fact that she now had another person's heart and lungs within her? That is a question that you are left to answer for yourself.

I like the fact that this book explains what was occuring through Claire's point of view, and then goes on to discuss many other "experts" ideas as to why these things were happening. No one idea is pushed on the reader - the information is layed out for you to make your own decision.

I believe that this book is a "must read" for anyone who has gone through a transplant, knows someone who has, or is just plain interested in happenings that cannot currently be explained by western science. An open mind is a must!

P.S. This book also reminds us of just how important it is to check that little box on your license & become an organ donor. It may give someone the gift of life one day!
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JessH
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and moving story of her life during a difficult period.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2019
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Oh my goodness, she had me in tears at one point. I have learned much, not only about heart transplants, but also the shock factor that often kicks in afterwards, as she wonders whether, with someone else's heart, she is in fact still herself? Very moving story, and highly recommended, especially if you know anyone (or you) are about to go through any kind of transplant.
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D. McElhinney
5.0 out of 5 stars Used book
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2009
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I heard an interview on the radio with the author and was interested in reading the book. The description stated that the book was used and in good condition, so I ordered it. This is the first time I have ordered a used book, but I am very happy with it. It took about 10 days to arrive, and cost me only $4. I can't really comment on the book itself as I have just started it, but the subject matter interests me greatly - Claire Sylvia was the first person in New England to have a heart/lungs transplant, and the book tells of the connection of the recipient to the donor & how she developed traits of her 18 year old donor. The interview was intriguing, and I sat in my car for 15 minutes after arriving home, so that I could hear the entire story, and I expect the book to be equally so.
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Margaret Howett
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2016
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Interesting account of a profound experience, but could have done without all the detail regarding her romantic relationships, which did not seem relevant.
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