About the Author

Michael Ryan, RRT, NPS is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist who specializes in respiratory care of the critically ill newborn. He has participated in the successful treatment of thousands of infants who suffer from Respiratory Distress Syndrome, the malady that caused the tragic death of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. Michael obtained for this book the very first interviews ever given by the Kennedy baby’s gifted medical team.

He lives in Venice Beach, California with his wife Judy, a psychotherapist and artist, and their three dogs.