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In Gauthier's remarkable new book, Hans and Lisa suffer three miscarriages before finally graced with a pregnancy that bears not one, but two children. Near identical brother and sister, Ian and Eli (pronounced Ellie) are known as monozygotic twins, a phenomenon rarely seen in the world in the past one hundred years. Their birth brings newfound joy to Hans and Lisa's lives, but also the unwanted attention and curiosity of many, especially the medical research community. Subjected to testing throughout their young lives, Ian and Eli prove to be far more fascinating than anyone could ever have anticipated.
James Gauthier's book presents in fascinating detail the private thoughts and emotions of those bearing witness to this medical miracle. Through journal entries of Hans, Lisa, Ian, Eli, and members of the medical establishment, we learn of their extraordinary cognitive, even supernatural, abilities that allows them to advance (algebra at age four!) far beyond everyone else. The call to healing brings Eli and Ian into the world of medicine, miraculously completing their medical degree training at the age of fifteen. Through everything, though, they struggle to understand their kinship and special bond, eventually declaring to be life partners. And their lives change with new beginnings and challenges in the arrival of a girl named Hayden. Gauthier's book is a compelling and a beautiful read.
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