We weren't concerned about whether Andrea would master trigonometry one day. We were concerned about whether she would ever open her eyes and become aware of herself as a human being.' Andrea Alecson was resuscitated into life having been oxygen deprived in the womb for a length of time no one seems to be able to determine. She was full-term, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces: a perfectly formed and exquisitely featured infant with massive irreversible brain damage. With the birth of Andrea, Deborah Alecson experienced two strong emotions: the desire and need to nurture her baby, and the hope that she would die. Neonatal intensive care and euthanasia - moral and ethical aspects

Published: 1995

No. pages: 207

ISBN: 9770520077702

Condition: VERY GOOD - hardcover with dustjacket - 555g