Katie Girl : Deadly Germs, Modern Medicine, and a Family's Fight

Katie Girl: Deadly Germs, Modern Medicine, and a Family’s Fight is the true story of a four-year-old girl with a life-threatening illness, the desperate fight of her doctors to keep her alive, and her family’s navigation of the aftermath of dramatic, life-changing events. Informative and inspiring, it offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a large metropolitan hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit, and the ability of individual family members to adapt to and overcome profound and unexpected changes. “An absolute must-read to all healthcare providers and parents alike.” - Stefanie Gauguet, MD, PhD, Pediatric Intensive Care Physician“ . . . a valuable addition to curricula in medical training, providing crucial insights for healthcare providers engaged in the care of critically ill patients.” - Geoff Fitzgerald, MD, FACEP“A tribute to all those who work in the healthcare field.” - Darryl Caterine, PhD, Professor of Religious Studies, Le Moyne College.“Katie Girl is a powerful story of one family’s experience, simply and honestly told.” - Ernest Freeberg, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Humanities, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.“Enriching beyond measure.” - D. Stephen Cloniger, M.Div., PhD, Huntersville, NC.‘An important story on a hundred fronts.” - Roger Heath, Educator and former New Hampshire state Senator