The Parts We Share: A Saga of Family, Humor & Health

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A beloved husband and father. A gamble to avoid doctors. A medical nightmare.Reggie Nichols knows pain. Suffering from a leg ailment since birth, he still works hard and puts family first. Even before his own health. When a fainting spell forces him to seek help, he learns he needs a new kidney and is thrown into the desperate and unfamiliar world of organ donation. Why is it so hard to ask for help?Enter his healthy brother, Lucas. A busy professional who rarely slows down and keeps too much on his plate, Lucas wrestles with the ramifications of donating an organ. So much to consider. Could he be the one to step up and donate a kidney? He is sure to be approved as a kidney donor. Or is he? Revered for its emotional dive into the family mystique, emotional scenes and blasts of humor, The Parts We Share explores what we choose to share with our spouses, doctors, family -- even ourselves, and the complicated decision to sacrifice an organ to save a life."Absolutely outstanding! A rare, insightful dive into the complete family dynamic!" -- Kimberly Summers "Powerful story, incredible tone and dialogue! -- Author Stephen Larson"Well written, moving narrative of love, humor, and what truly matters in life." -- Susan Pellegrine