At home with Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne, ready morning coffee at their home. Cheney has a new book chronicling his heart troubles, titled, "Heart: An American Medical Odyssey/The Story of a Patient, a Doctor, and 35 Years of Medical Innovation."

Former vice-president Dick Cheney at his home during an exclusive interview with USA TODAY's Susan Page.

Former vice-president Dick Cheney at his home outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Cheney has a history of heart trouble, starting with a heart attack in his 30's during his first run for Congress, and culminating in the heart transplant he got last year that has given him an unexpected second lease on life.

"Heart: An American Medical Odyssey/The Story of a Patient, a Doctor, and 35 Years of Medical Innovation," sits on the coffee table in his study.

Former vice-president Dick Cheney drives his truck near his home outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.