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Lifeblood

By: Mina Holland
Narrated by: Mina Holland
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A raw, honest, and moving memoir of caring for a baby with a rare and life-threatening illness.

When Vida is born to Mina and husband Freddie, it is love at first sight. She is perfect. But it is also clear from early on that something is not right.

This is the story of how Vida came to be diagnosed with rare blood disorder Diamond Blackfan Anaemia, and how Mina and her family’s lives were transformed by the experience of having a child with such a serious condition. Together, they move with fierce tenacity into a future that Mina never expected, but one that is rich with love, hope and community.

Intensely personal and yet exploring universal truths, Lifeblood is a beautiful and profound memoir of learning to look beyond the normal and cherish the precious present.

©2025 Mina Holland (P)2025 W. F. Howes Ltd
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Hard listen, difficult to say enjoyed as it includes a lot of sad harrowing content but beautifully and reliably written even if you haven’t experienced a sick child.

Incredibly moving story of how illness affects a family

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A beautifully written and narrated tale of one mother’s complicated journey with her daughter’s health. Very easy and move listen.

Riveting and thoughtful

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Loved this book. Mina Holland and an exceptional writer and an inspiration to all mums.

Beautifully written, raw yet hopeful

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