An internationally renowned heart surgeon who has treated over ten thousand patients recounts the stories of ten of his patients. These are the ten most memorable cases of his patients, those that revealed the most remarkable gifts of humanity – determination, perseverance, faith, courage, altruism – often in moments of their greatest despair.

Many of these specific stories are spectacular examples of the achievements of modern medicine and cardiac surgery. The book contains interesting and useful information about heart diseases and interventional recovery techniques.

The main aim of the book, however, is to highlight the wonderful depths and breadths of the human soul – as manifested in the context of the personal and family difficulties caused by a serious heart condition.