In Pursuit of A Better Life: The Ultimate Guide For Finding Living Kidney Donors (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781539731726)

[UPDATED RELEASE-- 2022]

Inside this life-changing book, In Pursuit of A Better Life: The Ultimate Guide For Finding Living Kidney Donors, you'll find a treasure trove of conversation strategies to help you attract living kidney donors--without having to ask anyone to "share their spare."

No doubt, the thought of telling family and friends about your need for a kidney transplant (in the midst of dealing with rapidly declining kidney function) can be terrifying. Author Risa Simon found herself stuck in a state of anxiety for years. Yet, after she discovered the value of getting a kidney transplant (from a living kidney donor before she required dialysis) she pushed herself to advocate for a better (and longer) life.

For more than a decade, Simon has been helping kidney patients (just like you) do the same. In this book you'll discover powerful strategies and tips on how to:

• Share your story with more confidence and ease
• Connect your hopes and dreams to your listener's heartstrings
• Inspire friends and family (and even strangers) to share your story
• Create email letters, social media posts, and handouts to spark donor interest
• Enlist a team of advocates to expand your search for a living kidney donor

This book isn't just about exercising your option to find a kidney donor--it's about taking advantage of the only option that could save your life.

Kidney patients have described this book as a lifesaving "game-changer." Even if you're already on dialysis, the insights in this book will get you sharing your story in no time. Learn more about the author's 15-minute video lessons by google searching TransplantStrong's Donor-Seeker(R) Program.

Note from the author: If you find yourself hesitant to read this book, consider these facts: 95,000 people are currently waitlisted for a kidney transplant, and the wait to get one (from a deceased organ donor) can take 5-10 years. The organ shortage robs 8,000 patients a year from ever getting a transplant because they either died or became too sick while waiting. These numbers don't include the tens of thousands of individuals who die every year on dialysis.

Your best hope for a better (and longer) life depends on your ability to find a living kidney donor who can end your wait. This book was precisely written to help you do just that.