amputation

"A graphic novel exploring amputation, revealing details about famous amputees throughout history, the invention of the tourniquet, phantom limb syndrome, types of prostheses, and transhumanist technologies"--.

The author recounts his harrowing experiences of being trapped for six days in Blue John Canyon in Utah and having to amputate his own right arm in order to save his life.

Nicole Moore, a nurse from Orangeville, Ontario, is the victim of an unlikely shark attack. She was standing in waist-deep water at a Mexican resort. She came very close to dying, losing 60 percent of her blood, and received a questionable level of medical care. Her left arm was amputated and attempts to rebuild her disfigured leg have been ongoing. Nicole has fought hard for her life and has become a source of inspiration for those facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.

The author recounts his harrowing experiences of being trapped for six days in Blue John Canyon in Utah and having to amputate his own right arm in order to save his life.

The author recounts his harrowing experiences of being trapped for six days in Blue John Canyon in Utah and having to amputate his own right arm in order to save his life.