An Arabic edition of The Nicholas Effect has been released, bringing one of the most powerful narratives in the history of organ donation to readers across the Arab world.
Written by Reg Green, the book tells the true story of his seven-year-old son Nicholas, who was killed when bandits shot at the family’s car during a trip to southern Italy, believing it carried valuables. Nicholas’ parents chose to donate their son’s organs, saving five lives and restoring the sight of two others and sparking a wave of awareness about organ donation around the world.
Reg Green with a copy of his book translated into Arabic
The Arabic translation was undertaken by Dr. Bassam Al-Darwish, a UAE-based health communication and media consultant and a long-standing advocate for prevention, public health awareness, and organ donation in the Arab region. He describes the book as “one of the most powerful stories ever told about organ donation.”
Across the Arab world, home to more than 450 million people, organ donation rates remain significantly lower than in many Western countries. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of patients die each year from organ failure. The Arabic edition of The Nicholas Effect aims to help shift that reality by opening hearts, correcting misconceptions, and encouraging meaningful conversations within families The Arabic edition was discussed at the World Health Exhibition held at Expo City Dubai, in coordination with the UAE National Program for Organ Donation and Transplantation, “Hayat,” under the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
For inquiries: bassam@balsamone.com
The digital version will be released soon on major platforms.
The Nicholas Effect 