Almost Home - 9781607146568

“ … a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and the indefatigable commitment of the women and men who try to save the tiny preemies against all odds.”

 – Seattle Times

“This book is a collection of stories about children—babies, mostly—who I have known and cared for during my career as a neonatologist. Most of the stories take place in the NICU, a strange and wonderful place where both miracles and tragedies happen every day.”

– From Almost Home

In this beautifully written memoir, Christine Gleason brings to life the triumphs, hopes, and struggles that take place in the neonatal intensive care unit, where she has cared for thousands of children over the past 25 years. Dr. Gleason's stories of these babies will move you, inspire you, and bring you to tears. There are stories that celebrate the miracles of modern medicine and others that mourn its failings. Some of the stories are heartbreaking, for not all of the struggling newborns make it all the way home. But many do, and their stories show the strength and resilience of the human body and spirit, which is so evident in these tiny babies, their families, and their dedicated caretakers.

In Almost Home, Christine Gleason captures the wonder and trauma of these precious new lives, along with the courage of their parents. Deeply inspiring, Almost Home is a book that cannot be forgotten.

“... When you read their stories, you'll rejoice and you'll cry, but you'll never forget them again.”

– Keri Holmes, independent bookseller/owner of Kaleidoscope