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Mend the living : a novel / Maylis de Kerangal ; translated by Jessica Moore.
The story of a heart transplant, centred mainly around Simon Limbeau, the boy whose heart is given, and his family. Taking place within exactly twenty-four hours, the novel traces the thrill of an early-morning winter surf session, the terrible accident that follows, and all the urgency and compassion of the hospital workers, and shock and grief of Simon's family as they negotiate the question of organ donation.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780889229730 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 214 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Vancouver, British Columbia : Talonbooks, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016.
Content descriptions
| Language Note: | Translated from the French. |
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| Subject: | Heart > Transplantation > Fiction. Organ donors > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Public Library | KER (Text) | 35151001027606 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
