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OverviewFor the first time, Bill Frist shares his remarkable career as one of the nation's leading heart surgeons and as leader of the United States Senate. In this forthright book, he reveals his . sudden rise to the leadership of the Senate majority . personal views on stem cell research and how they conflicted with the traditional conservative postion . perspective on Medicare and Medicaid as significant health crises facing the nation . passion to help malnourished and diseased refugees in Africa. This book is both descriptive and prescriptive. With a story steeped in heartfelt love for family and country, warm-hearted humour, and a doctor's comforting tones, Frist writes openly about the values and experiences that shaped his life and forged within him a sincere desire to serve. He challenges and inspires his readers to enter the fray and find a place where they, too, can make a difference. And he outlines his plan for creating the best future for America. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bill FristPublisher: Little, Brown & Company Imprint: Center Street Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.617kg ISBN: 9781599950167ISBN 10: 1599950162 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 05 October 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSenator Bill Frist, M.D., served as a senator for 12 years and was the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate. He has practiced medicine for twenty years and is a pioneer surgeon in heart and lung transplantation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |