My parents had an idea for a book a few years after my father experienced kidney failure.  They asked me to write it.  Together we created the book we wished had existed when he first began dialysis.      

Reviews:

“Anyone involved in the field of dialysis in any capacity stands to gain knowledge, compassion and a deeper understanding of what patients and their loved ones are going through by reading this insightful book."--Orly F. Kohn MD, FACP, Director of Dialysis Program, University of Chicago

“The personal tone and contents of this book will educate and inspire anyone facing kidney dialysis or transplantation to lay the groundwork needed to face the challenges that lie ahead."--Garabed Eknoyan, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Founding Co-Chair, Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative and Former President of the National Kidney Foundation

‘”Dialysis Without Fear” is a great resource. For anyone out there who is facing dialysis or who is looking at going down this pathway, I highly recommend it.” --Benjamin W. Starnes, MD, FACS, Chief of Vascular Surgery and Associate Professor, University of Washington Harborview Medical Center

“Highly recommended for public and consumer health libraries for its up-to-date and comprehensive coverage, high readability and patient-centered proactive approach.” --Library Journal

“It's an excellent general-interest survey any medical and public lending library should have.” --Midwest Book Review

“[It] is a wonderful book that combines medical information about renal disease as well as practical tips for everyday life... a very enjoyable and educational book that will be a valuable resource to nephrology healthcare providers and patients alike.” -- Nephrology Nursing Journal

“Perhaps the book’s greatest strength is its approach to explaining  complex medical procedures. Not everyone has a medical background and the authors understand this.” --Renal Business Today

“Kudos to Dr. Offer and his family! I absolutely loved this book. It did not take me long to reference it and quote from it in a speech I gave during our annual awards ceremony for patients and their caregivers.” --B. Peter Sawaya, MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

“I wish this book had been written when I began my journey of dealing with kidney failure in 1996 - it would have been a tremendous source of information and hope.” -- Julie Glennon, weKAN Patient Activist and HOPEline operator with the Renal Support Network