The Puzzle People

The Puzzle People is a captivating autobiography written by a major pioneer in the field of transplant surgery. Thomas Starzl revolutionized the field with technical innovations and medical genius, all while addressing the moral and ethical issues involved. Through the book, Starzl not only shares his position on hotly debated issues, but he also remembers each patient who received a transplant. From the brave and beautiful child from Texas to other puzzle people, the patients who received someone else's organ is a puzzle, as their bodies had to change in many ways before accepting the gift. The surgeons and physicians also became puzzle people, changing forever from their experiences.