When Amy Silverstein's first heart transplant, which she received in her twenties, began to fail some twenty-six years later, she made the hopeful but perilous decision to try for a second transplant. The process of waiting for a viable heart was physically and emotionally grueling and required Amy to move from New York to California. Nine dear friends took turns being with her during this difficult time. Each was equipped with a unique capacity to help, and each proved a luminous example of the beauty and power of friendship. This frank and deeply moving memoir sheds light on the painful experiences and difficult decisions of extreme illness, and illuminates the many profound ways friends can offer love and support during crises. It's a riveting and inspiring true story.