What was it like to be a parent of a baby with a critical congenital heart defect over 30 years ago? What was life like for Susan, Nick, and the rest of the family after Nick received a heart transplant? Why would an author choose to revise a book about her son's medical journey?

Susan May is mom to Nick, 32, who was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, transposition of the great arteries, coarctation of the aorta, and a septal defect. He had three surgeries at 5 days, 3 1/2 months, and one year of age, prior to receiving a heart transplant just before his second birthday. Nick is one of the first children in the US to receive a heart transplant and is the 5th longest living transplant recipient. Today, he is married with a daughter.

Susan has written a book about her son's heart journey, with a revised edition released this year. Susan also writes professionally and has written 40 books in total, including a nonfiction book about a World War II flight surgeon and 33 medical romance novels. She has three other children and eight grandchildren. She likes to travel, read and sew.

This episode of 'Heart to Heart with Anna" is filled with so many stories! Susan May certainly is a great storyteller. She shares so many heartfelt stories about the people who have helped Nick in his life. Anybody who is living with a transplanted heart, or whose baby may need a heart transplant needs to listen to this episode.

Links mentioned in the show:

Susan's 'The Heart Community Collection' page: https://www.theheartcommunitycollection.com/susan-may

Susan's website: http://www.susancmay.com/

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