Taking on Heart Disease Peggy Fleming, Brian Littrell et al Reveal How They Triumphed Over the Nation's #1 Killer--And How You Can, Too!

The public eventually hears when a celebrity is stricken with a life-threatening illness. But what we don't get to share are the intimate details of their private anguish and personal treatment. In Taking On Heart Disease, more than a dozen celebrities from sports, politics, and entertainment team up with The Larry King Cardiac Foundation and Spotlight Health to speak candidly and movingly about the battles they have waged with heart disease. In the process, they arm us with the knowledge we need to fight-and eventually win-the war against the nation's #1 killer. Walter Cronkite, Regis Philbin, Joyce Carol Oates, Kate Jackson, Mike Wallace, Peggy Fleming, Ed Bradley, and Brian Littrell are some of the famous, successful men and women who have agreed to speak so openly in Taking On Heart Disease. Their private doctors, among the top cardiologists in the nation, explain the important medical implications of each case, providing the most up-to-date scientific information on preventing, treating, and living with a variety of heart ailments. In Taking On Heart Disease, you will discover: l An honest discussion of the emotional impact of dealing with heart disease, including the anxiety and depression many heart patients experience after treatment l A primer on the main risk factors for heart disease-and what you can do to lower your risk l A surprising look at the spiritual implications of surviving a life-threatening cardiac event For millions who face the terrifying reality of heart disease, this book will provide hope, comfort, and inspiration.

Larry King is the host of CNN's Larry King Live, the first worldwide phone-in TV talk show and the network's highest-rated program. A veteran of more than 45 years in broadcasting, Mr. King is an Emmy Award winner and author of multiple books. He is also the founder of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, which provides funding for lifesaving cardiac procedures for individuals unable to afford them. Mr. King is donating a substantial portion of his proceeds from the sale of this book to the foundation.