On December 3, 1967, Christian Barnard performed the first human heart transplant in Cape Town, South Africa. No surgical achievement has ever generated as much publicity and acclaim - nor as much criticism and controversy.

It also brought Barnard to the international stage, where he was portrayed as both a medical pioneer and a playboy.

In this - for the first time - comprehensive biography of Christian Barnard, Chris Logan examines the complexities and contradictions of the famous surgeon, who became known across the globe.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]