The Lazarus Child
The Lazarus Child by Robert Mawson, published by Bantam Books in 1998, is a poignant exploration of a family’s struggle following a tragic accident that leaves their young daughter, Frankie, in a deep coma. As her parents grapple with the emotional turmoil and the strain on their marriage, they seek the expertise of a dedicated neurologist, Elizabeth Chase, who specializes in bringing children back from the brink. This edition spans 303 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the themes of love, hope, and the lengths to which a family will go to reclaim their lost child. The story unfolds in a small hospital room, where the Heywoods maintain a vigil for Frankie while facing the harsh realities of their situation. As they confront the challenges posed by medical professionals and their own emotional isolation, the determination of both the family and Dr. Chase to defy the odds becomes central to the narrative. This gripping tale intertwines elements of fiction, thrillers, and medical drama, offering a profound look at the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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It takes just a moment for a family’s life to be changed forever. For a twelve-year-old boy to dash across the street for a pack of peppermints. For his seven-year-old sister to follow him into traffic. For a bus to swerve out of control. And with that terrible moment, a family’s search begins for the unlikely miracle that will put together their shattered lives–and bring their daughter back to life…. In a small hospital room, little Frankie Heywood lies in a coma so deep, no one–not even those who love her the most–can reach her. It is a parent’s worst nightmare. For months the Heywoods have kept an uneasy vigil at their daughter’s bedside, waiting in vain for the least sign of hope. There they watch helplessly as doctors come and go, unable to do anything for Frankie but keep her body functioning. Now the experts are telling them that prolonging Frankie’s existence may be damaging to their son Ben, who is slipping deeper and deeper into a dangerous emotional isolation. Their marriage already strained to the breaking point, the Heywoods are desperate as only a family can be. Against the expert judgment of all around them, they grasp at their last chance: the brilliant neurologist Elizabeth Chase. Lizzie Chase knows what it’s like to lose a loved one to the darkness. She has dedicated her life to coaxing children back from the brink of oblivion. Her revolutionary work offers the only hope to families like the Heywoods. It has also drawn the unwanted attention of those who through ignorance, greed, or fear would do anything to stop her. But Lizzie and the Heywoods refuse to be stopped. They are certain that somewhere, just beyond their reach, Frankie is waiting for the lifeline that will lead her back to them. Together this passionate healer and this courageous family will take any risk, make any sacrifice, and defy all odds to turn the ultimate tragedy into the ultimate triumph…but not even miracles occur without a price. The Lazarus Child is that rare novel that touches you in a way you didn’t know you could be touched. It is an unforgettable testament to the power of love, hope, faith–and the inexplicable magic of family.
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