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Blue Water, White Water

By: Robert C. Samuels
Narrated by: Alex Hyde-White
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Publisher's Summary

Without self-pity, former New York City newspaperman and prize-winning magazine editor, Robert C. Samuels tells his own harrowing story of medical survival. He's filled it with tears, humor, love, and triumph.

©2011 Robert C. Samuels (P)2013 Robert C. Samuels

Critic Reviews

“…no one with even a passing interest in the experience of illness should miss Robert C. Samuels's Blue Water, White Water.” ( The New York Times)
“A riveting, vivid story!” (Jan Dye Gussow, author of Growing Older: A Chronicle of Death, Life, and Vegetables)
“Producers will pounce. This book IS a movie!” (Carolyn Fox, Entertainment News Calendar)
“Should be required reading for all medical and nursing students! A must read!” (Nursing Professor Barbara Riso, R.N.)
“Wow! Written with an amazing ability to portray a true, horrific story that keeps readers glued to the page and laughing at the same time.” (Peggy Whalen, R.N.)
“A powerful description of genuine helplessness.” (Tyler Lucas, M.D.)

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