Laatsaruslaps - Robert Mawson

Book Synopsis:
Two young girls fall victim to a horrific traffic accident. After three hopeless months, little Frankie has become a comatose figure lying in the fourth ward on the sixth floor, while her brother Ben suffers from severe psychological trauma. Prolonging Frankie’s existence threatens to harm Ben, who is withdrawing ever deeper into an inner world of anxious emotions. Yet, just as all hope seems lost, a lifeline appears: the Heywoods hear of an experimental clinic in America where innovative treatments are being pioneered under the guidance of the brilliant neurologist Elizabeth Chase.
Lizzie Chase knows what it means to be a young person trapped in darkness, and this very experience drives her to work on the boundary between unconscious existence and oblivion. However, her work entails immense responsibility and grave risk, as she must break free from the constraints of established medical practice. Upon arriving in America, the Heywoods discover that Lizzie’s clinic is under siege by the law, the media, human rights activists, and powerful medical circles.
Deep, profound, and powerful, *The Lazarus Child* is an extraordinary tale of hope and despair, redemption and rebirth. A celebration of human endeavor and healing, this unique, compelling, and unforgettable work stands out remarkably among the novels of our time. Original title: The Lazarus Child

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English fiction
novels