This startling, genuinely unique book moves like a freight train through the scientific, emotional, literary, philosophical, and spiritual understandings of the heart, from cardiology to courage, from love letters and pop songs to Jesus. The torment of Doyle's own infant son's heart surgery is the thread weaving the strands together, but the wisdom is for every person who seeks a more passionate life, in touch with the heart of God.

"This new paperback edition includes a foreword by Dr. Marla Salmon, dean of the University of Washington School of Nursing."--Back cover.

The infinite number of things that can go wrong with the hearts of new people -- Heartchitecture -- Hope -- Imo pectore -- Hagop -- Joyas voladoras -- Gad -- Well, there are a lot of stories -- A heartful of patients -- How we wrestle is who we are.