Have you noticed that, after a particularly harsh winter, spring unfolds in even greater beauty? So it is with life. This story of Claire Bergano's winter, tinged with fear and grief, speaks to her unflagging courage and hope. Claire draws upon her inner strength, to face personal change and a secret from her childhood. She builds upon strong friendships, mends a faltering familial relationship and forms new bonds. A story of spring manifesting in the life of a young woman, Winter is Past invites the reader to believe in the promise of rebirth. Book Club Recommended: Winter is Past offers insight into the process and benefits of organ transplantation and is strongly recommended for health care providers and persons dealing with organ transplants in their own life. The author is an RN and recipient of a kidney from a former co-worker and friend.