Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers (eBook)

A doctor shares her unforgettable love story & informative journey into the world of medicine in this "e;thoughtful and endearing"e; memoir (Washington Post).When Vanessa met Robert, she had no idea that their relationship would thoroughly transform her life. Robert was suffering from end-stage kidney disease, which required him to endure years of debilitating dialysis in order to stay alive, at least until his failed organ could be replaced by a kidney transplant. Although Vanessa was a primary care doctor, she developed a deeper understanding of the difficulties Robert faced, including dialysis and finding a donor. So, even though they were still in the early stages of their relationship, she volunteered one of her own kidneys for testing and discovered that she was a match. This life-affirming donation forged a bond that would become a pillar of Vanessa and Robert's marriage-and the beginning of a new career.Motivated by Robert's experience and her newfound knowledge, Vanessa became a nephrologist-a kidney doctor-and discovered far more about the realities of the specialty. Shaped by Vanessa's remarkable expertise as a doctor, a woman of color, a mother, and a kidney donor, Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers is a love story as well as an informative guide to kidney disease.Praise for Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers"e;A story told beautifully, courageously, and honestly. You'll never forget Vanessa and Robert, and you'll never view medicine quite the same way again."e; -Robert Winchester, MD, author of the New York Times-bestseller The Digital Doctor"e;Intense, ambitious, and fascinating."e; -Victoria Sweet, MD, award-winning author of God's Hotel