Description
Gerry and Her Pacemakers tells the story of Gerry and her family, from the diagnosis of CHD to her life today, sharing things learned along the way and offering advice.
Filled with Gerry’s candid and inspirational words and beautifully quirky illustrations this book would make a wonderful gift. Author, Gerry Shepherd says:
“I kept having lunch, dinner or tea with families who had found out their child had heart problems…I realised that many of the questions these families asked me were similar, and at the same time, I realised there were only so many families I could reach in person…I wanted families to know that even in the frightening, overwhelming moments, there could still be laughter, connection and light. That was the fire in my belly to finish and publish Gerry and Her Pacemakers.”
A percentage of each sale will be donated to Somerville Heart Foundation to help us continue to provide support and services to people born with a heart condition.
“A fascinating must-read for patients, parents, and anyone touched by congenital heart disease (CHD). With a brilliant blend of humour and heart, this colourful and brutally honest memoir provides a really interesting insight into life with CHD, it covers everything from school days and relationships to pacemakers and scars. Gerry, the author, humorously calls herself “a bit of an old banger… with a lot of work done under the bonnet”. It’s an uplifting, deeply relatable testament to taking everything in your stride and living life to the full . I am sure our members and their families would love to read it as much as I did “
Michelle Woods, Somerville Heart Foundation Managing Director
