About the Book
Back from Code Blue by Cathy White is the unique and inspiring account of Dr. Harry White’s journey from near-fatal heart failure, through forty-four days of hospitalization, to his return to home, family, and full health. Readers experience Harry’s day-by-day traumas and successes through Cathy’s daily posts, the emails and messages received from friends around the world, and Cathy’s further reflections as she remembers those difficult days. The amazing support of friends, their prayers and offers of help, the genuinely funny texts which provided laughter in trying times, all these plus Harry’s own strength and determination contribute to his remarkable recovery. In the words of one of Harry’s friends, “This has been some story! Non-fiction with ups and downs, tears and laughter, high suspense and sighs of relief . . . articulate daily first-person accounts of events, an incredible cast of characters that we've come to know and love, a courageous, inspiring hero along with a beautiful, astonishing heroine, plus the handsome, athletic son . . . The main themes included a love story, a hero's journey, being touched by the Divine, prayers and angels, and the mystery: How could
About the Author :
Cathy Grewe White was born in Richfield, Minnesota in 1954, coincidentally in the same hospital, and in the same year as one of Harry's four brothers. When she was eight, she moved with her parents and older brother, Rick, to Arcadia, California where she grew up and attended Arcadia High School. At USC School of Dentistry in 1976, she met Harry as he was completing his ninth and tenth year of college, doing his orthodontic residency. Harry was born in Black Eagle, Montana, then moved to Minnesota with his parents and four brothers, Rolly, Bill, Bob, and Jim. Eventually, they moved to the San F
Review :
"I marvel at the maturity and inner strength that young Harrison exhibited throughout the entire ordeal while at the ripe old age of 14! Writing that long letter to Harry, expressing his inner most thoughts, love, devotion, and worry for his dad is some thing I doubt very many young people would even think to do, let alone have the wherewithal to do. The impact of the summer events on the White family and their many friends and acquaintances were inspirationally widespread. There isn't much greater life satisfaction than being made aware that something you said or did had a positive impact on someone's life or dream... It doesn't happen often, but it is humbling when it does! I firmly believe the flood of prayers got God's full attention and He graciously released Harry back to those who love him. What a tremendous miracle you all were all part of. This is a wonderfully moving story of a near tragedy turned into a solid victory for God, faith, love and devotion!" --Blaine L. Blaine Hammond Colonel, USAF (Retired) Astronaut
"Since day one, I walked the 'Summer Adventure of 2009' with Harry, Cathy, Harrison, and the whole family. Reading Back from Code Blue was like reliving it in detail. I literally shed tears and had goose bumps! While the book details the harrowing journey this amazing family endured, it also depicts the immense faith, will-to-live, perseverance, support, compassion, hope, and love that surrounded them while God miraculously spared Harry's life. Cathy, your heart and soul are poured into this book, and I know it will give hope to people who need it." --Sandy Barker, Founder, Gold Rush Cure Foundation
