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Zusatztext "[A] smart! heady! and irresistable science thriller....Kiernan gets every element right in teh breakneck! entertaining and thought-provoking taleabout time! mortality! the ethics of science! and the meaning of life." Informationen zum Autor Stephen P. Kiernan is the author of the novels The Curiosity, The Hummingbird, The Baker's Secret, Universe of Two, and The Glass Chateau . A graduate of Middlebury College, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, he spent more than twenty years as a journalist, winning many award before turning to fiction writing. He has also worked nationwide on improving end of life medical care through greater use of hospice. Kiernan lives in Vermont. Klappentext Deborah Birch is a seasoned hospice nurse who never gives up—not with her patients, not in her life. But her skills and experience are fully tested by the condition her husband, Michael, is in when he returns from his third deployment to Iraq. Tormented by nightmares, anxiety, and rage, Michael has become cold and withdrawn. Still grateful that he is home at last, Deborah is determined to heal him and restore their loving, passionate marriage. But Michael is not her only challenge. Deborah’s primary patient is Barclay Reed, a retired history professor and fierce curmudgeon. An expert on the Pacific Theater of World War II, Barclay is suffering from terminal kidney cancer and haunted by ghosts from his past, including the academic scandal that ended his career. Barclay’s last wish is for Deborah to read to him from his final and unfinished book—a little-known story from World War II that may hold the key to helping Michael conquer his demons. Together, nurse, patient, and soldier embark on an unforgettable emotional journey that transforms them all, offering astonishing insights into life and death, suffering, and finding peace. Zusammenfassung From the author of the acclaimed The Curiosity comes a compelling and moving story of compassion! courage! and redemption. Deborah Birch is a seasoned hospice nurse whose daily work requires courage and compassion. But her skills and experience are tested in new and dramatic ways when her easygoing husband! Michael! returns from his third deployment to Iraq haunted by nightmares! anxiety! and rage. She is determined to help him heal! and to restore the tender! loving marriage they once had. At the same time! Deborah’s primary patient is Barclay Reed! a retired history professor and expert in the Pacific Theater of World War II whose career ended in academic scandal. Alone in the world! the embittered professor is dying. As Barclay begrudgingly comes to trust Deborah! he tells her stories from that long-ago war! which help her find a way to help her husband battle his demons. Told with piercing empathy and heartbreaking realism! The Hummingbird is a masterful story of loving commitment! service to country! and absolution through wisdom and forgiveness. ...
