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Transplants and Fears Chris Simpson

Transplants and Fears By Chris Simpson

Transplants and Fears by Chris Simpson


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Summary

An autobiographical account which centres on the experiences of living with kidney disease from birth, and undergoing multiple transplants and dialysis.

Transplants and Fears Summary

Transplants and Fears by Chris Simpson

Transplant and Fears is the emotional roller coaster ride of a baby boy born 23 weeks prematurely fighting everyday against his own body against the grueling challenges that living with any chronic condition can bring, during Chris's life he has unfortunately had to under go 4 kidney transplants by the the time he was 23 while battling family, relationship and social issues as-well as as coping with issues of mental health. This story also shows the struggle on a young mother thrown into a world of not knowing what would be best for her newborn baby and always questioning her choices.

Transplants and Fears Reviews

Chris Simpson's courageous story gives readers a privileged insight into experiences which are otherwise unfamiliar to most. It's an energetic and honest account of lived experience: the impact of kidney disease on a young life and the enormous challenges that result. Chris's story is one of resilience and hope will stay with you long after you have finished reading. Liz Lefroy, lead lecturer social work degree Glyndwr university wrexham. For over thirty years, Chris has experienced the highs and lows of kidney disease, from success kidney transplantation to its subsequent failure and a return to dialysis. Throughout this time he has been determined to live as normal a life as possible. This book is the honest and emotional journey of a young man living with kidney disease. I am sure it will be a great help to other patients, their relatives and those who care for them in understanding the life-altering affect of kidney failure and most importantly, how to survive this, Dr Stuart Robertson, Consultant Nephrologist, Wrexham Maelor Hospital

About Chris Simpson

Chris Simpson was born on the 3rd February 1986. He spent his childhood in and out of hospital while undergoing 4 kidney transplants by the time he was 23. These days, Chris spends his time advocating for kidney patients as an ambassador for Kidney Wales, he is also a outside in member for a service user group of lived experience advice for glyndwr university.

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NPB9781803814537
9781803814537
1803814535
Transplants and Fears by Chris Simpson
New
Hardback
Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd
2023-08-10
258
N/A
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