In fact, the book grew out of medical notes she had been keeping.

The book grew heavier; warmer; like a living thing in her arms.

With each new edition, the book grew in size and scope.

The book grew out of the women's personal and professional experiences.

The book grew from her work as a reporter in Europe writing on health and medical matters.

The book grew out of a website started by the author in 2000.

The book grew out of a tree census conducted by volunteers in 1985.

It makes sense that this book grew out of a death in the family, two deaths really.

Though the book has grown in length since the first edition the essential structure remains the same.

Downie's first three books grew out of his newspaper journalism during those years.