Coma Life

By Richard S. Darling

"Coma Life" is the story of story of Dr. Richard Darling's amazing life inside his coma and his uplifting, real-life struggle to survive against hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401063640
• ISBN13: 9781401063641
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Coma's Mysteries Unraveled

This is the story of a thoughtful husband, a good patient, and a courageous man. Anyone interested in things medical or who has an ill loved one will enjoy this book. The author contracted Hepatitis C from a tainted blood transfusion. This disease caused a sort of domino-like effect causing among other things the need for (so far) three liver transplants. While in a coma he was aware of his surroundings to a point. This is a recounting of what he thought was happening to and around him, and what was actually happening. It is fascinating stuff. His compassion for families of other patients is touching. And his ability to lift the shroud of mystery that hides the state of COMA is uplifting. An idea as monumental in life saving potential as either penicillin or the Salk vaccine is PRESUMED CONSENT. The time is now, and hopefully this idea will be implemented in the immediate future.

You'll Love This Book!

ComaLife is Dr. Darling's gripping story of his surreal life "inside" his coma, which included an angel tabby cat who stayed by his bedside until he was out of danger and hilarious adventures with Barbra Streisand, Kathy Lee Gifford, Dennis Rodman, Bill Gates, and other loveable characters. At times while in his coma, Dr. Darling could see and hear those around him, but he couldn't respond. Alternating chapters tell his uplifting, real-life struggle of survival against hepatitis C, cirrhosis of the liver, liver cancer, diabetes, a heart attack and three liver transplant operations. Once you begin ComaLife, it is almost impossible to put it down. All sorts of emotions are evoked: humor, sadness, and joy, which contribute to an incredible book. In addition, Dr. Darling shows great appreciation for caregivers (e.g., his wife, Kress) and how important they are to the ill. A true gem of a book that is uplifting for all and especially as a gift for the ill! A book like no other!

EXCELLENT! True life experience - a great help to families

This is a wonderful book, touching the heart and soul of the reader written by a man who has endured so much and still has so much humor and quick wit in telling his story. Great vision from the patient, watching and feeling, but unable to do anything about the situation at the time. This is extremely well written and a tremendous asset to families that face similar instances with their loved ones.

ComaLife

Dr. Darling has written a tome of rare insight, dignity, and maturity interspersed with wry humor. He's been to the brink against hepatitis C, liver cancer, diabetes, a heart attack, three liver transplant operations, and more, and embraced his struggle of survival with not just courage, but understanding. Dr. Darling lets his reader experience the serene, surreal life "inside" his coma and, if for no other reason, this very human insight makes this book a literary must for all, and especially for patients who need their spirits uplifted.

Harrowing journey told with humor and pathos

Richard Darling allows us in on his "coma life" and invites us along on his amazing journey through his life-threatening crisis. Richard is one of millions of Americans who suffer from hep C and is one of the few who has survived three liver transplants. His story is life-affirming and humorous, despite the dire subject matter. This book is for anyone who has faced a medical crisis but most especially for anyone who has had a loved one face a serious medical condition or crisis. Even more importantly, it is the story of some dedicated and compassionate caregivers who have made his journey possible.