Ball, Edward D. and Gregory A. Lelek, 100 Questions & Answers About Leukemia, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2002.

This guide, written by an expert on and survivor of the disease, offers practical information about leukemia, its treatment, and support for victims.

Eveloff, Scott E., Both Sides of the White Coat: An Insider's Perspective, iUniverse, 2000.

This memoir, written by a medical professional, explores the effect of the life-threatening illness of Eveloff's son on the entire family.

Fitzgerald, Helen, The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends, Fireside, 2000.

This book offers practical advice for teenagers to cope with people who are dying, the death itself, the funeral or wake, and their feelings in the aftermath.

Hope, Tony, Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2004.

This guide summarizes the basic issues in contemporary medical ethics, including genetics and reproductive technologies.