Close to the Sun

"Close to the Sun" offers a compelling and detailed account of over four decades of advancements in heart surgery, rooted in the personal journey of Stuart Jamieson. From his early life in Africa to his pioneering work in open-heart surgery and heart transplants at Stanford, the narrative highlights the high-stakes nature of medical breakthroughs and the dedication required to save lives. Told with elegance and attentiveness to patients' stories, this audiobook provides a riveting look at the evolution of life-saving cardiac procedures.