Thomas (creator of the Heart Sisters blog) is a 2008 graduate of the patient advocacy training program at the Mayo Clinic. This book describes the challenges a woman with heart disease will likely face, from possible early misdiagnosis, pregnancy complications, and cardiac rehabilitation, to depression following diagnosis and methods of living with heart disease. Thomas writes with the empathy of one who has experienced the disease herself, and her personal story, as well as comments from other heart disease survivors from her blog, are all interwoven with common-sense advice and guidance to help the heart patient and her loved ones advocate for the best care possible at every stage. The author includes a wonderful plain-language glossary of medical terms, and her detailed notes section is a testament to the depth of research that backs her work. She also provides an excellent list of titles and websites for further information. -VERDICT This book brings a needed focus to a leading killer of women today and is a must-read for women and their loved ones. It also offers insight regarding the patient's perspective. For all women's health practitioners and collections.-Crystal Renfro, -Kennesaw State Univ., Marietta, GA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.