Editorial Praise for Victor E. Pricolo, a.k.a. Jack Spears

The book is a factual, accurate, and informed exploration of human resilience, the enduring strength of family love, and the power of belief in core human principles. It’s an intimate journey into the roots of a surgeon’s character, built not only by rigorous academic and medical training, but also by deep appreciation of historical events that tested his family’s will to survive the horrors of World War II. In an emergency where not one, but three lives in a single body are in grave danger, the surgical team will need to act quickly and accurately. The book’s tone and style prove very effective for both the historical and the throughline chapters. The prose is clear and incisive as it follows a patient’s uniquely compelling story, with skips back in time to give the reader informative context about the author’s personal and professional values. An emergency fight for survival becomes an inspiring testament to humanity’s inherent adaptability, generosity, and absolute need for trust.