My Quiet War

My Quiet War

Daniel O’Connell

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DocLogical Press - Doclogical, LLC
Año de edición:
2026
ISBN:
9798994099308
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My Quiet War: How a Leader, a Family, and a Miracle Donor Gave Me a Second Life is a powerful memoir of resilience, faith, and survival. When Dr. Daniel O’Connell heard the words 'You have Polycystic Kidney Disease' in 2007, his life changed forever. What followed was a seventeen-year journey through the relentless progression of PKD, one marked by leadership under pressure, devotion to family, and the quiet, ever-present fear of time running out.From his service as a U.S. Navy Corpsman to his career as a technology executive and educator, Daniel’s story becomes a testament to discipline, perseverance, and the enduring human spirit. This is not a battle fought in public view, but a war waged silently, through lab results and spreadsheets, sleepless nights, whispered prayers, and moments of resolve forged far from the spotlight.This deeply personal narrative takes readers inside the hidden realities of chronic illness, revealing what it means to keep leading, teaching, and serving while facing physical decline. At its heart is the extraordinary act that changed everything: a living kidney donor who stepped forward when the odds seemed impossible, offering not just an organ, but a second chance at life.More than a memoir, My Quiet War is a guide for anyone facing adversity, a source of hope for patients and caregivers, and an inspiration for leaders striving to lead with courage, compassion, and humility. With forewords from a nephrologist, a kidney donor, and a Navy colleague, the book offers a rare blend of medical perspective, personal testimony, and leadership insight.Whether you are living with PKD or CKD, supporting a loved one through illness, or simply searching for a story of perseverance and purpose, this book will resonate deeply. It reminds us that resilience is not the absence of fear; it is the decision to keep moving forward when fear demands that you stop.

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