About the book
In the winter of 2002, Jenny Minton delivered her sons, Sam and Gus. She was thirty-one weeks pregnant, and her boys, conceived through in vitro fertilization, were more than two months early. Both boys were placed on immediate life support, and for sixty-four days they hovered, critically ill, in the neonatal intensive care unit of a New York City hospital. The Early Birds is a record of their time there and the story of Minton's harrowing, triumphant quest to bring her sons home.
Editions of The Early Birds
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781400079469
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9781400043835
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307484079
Read an Excerpt
In the winter of 2002, Jenny Minton delivered her sons, Sam and Gus. She was thirty-one weeks pregnant, and her boys, conceived through in vitro fertilization, were more than two months early. Both boys were placed on immediate life support, and for sixty-four days they hovered, critically ill, in the neonatal intensive care unit of a New York City hospital. The Early Birds is a record of their time there and the story of Minton's harrowing, triumphant quest to bring her sons home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Early Birds about?
In the winter of 2002, Jenny Minton delivered her sons, Sam and Gus. She was thirty-one weeks pregnant, and her boys, conceived through in vitro fertilization, were more than two months early. Both boys were placed on immediate life support, and for sixty-four days they hovered, critically ill, in the neonatal intensive care unit of a New York City hospital. The Early Birds is a record of their time there and the story of Minton's harrowing, triumphant quest to bring her sons home.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Early Birds?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Parenting, parenthood: advice, topics and issues
Where can I read a sample of The Early Birds?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781400079469
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Early Birds?
Jenny Minton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Early Birds is available as paperback(ISBN 9781400079469) and altformat(ISBN 9781400043835) and ebook(ISBN 9780307484079)
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