LiveReal: Faith, Miracles, and Lessons Learned Through a Pediatric Liver Transplant

Review\n"This is a poignant description from the heart about the experience of an amazing family in loving and caring for a child who needs a liver transplant. I feel so privileged to be part of this journey as her 'liver doctor.'" - Linda Book MD, Professor of Pediatrics University of Utah, Director Pediatric Liver Disease and Transplant Primary Children's Medical Center."I was honored to meet Samantha Melaney and her sweet family when I was their wish granter at Make-A-Wish Utah. I knew a little about their diagnosis at the time but now reading their story, Samantha fully brings you into her family's journey through liver transplant in an incredibly thoughtful and inspiring way. As scary as the reality is of having a sick child what's amazing is her positive spin on things that makes you realize the incredible resilience, hope and strength that one's faith can provide. Truly an inspirational and heartfelt book."- Tracy Silva, Wish Granter, Make-A-Wish Utah
"Samantha Melaney has written an intimate, heartfelt book bringing the world of pediatric liver transplant to life. From emotional moments of uncertainty, fear and doubt, Samantha demonstrates courage and perseverance. Her strength brings hope to us all."- Barbara Wilson, LCSW, Liver Transplant Social Worker, Primary Children's Hospital
"Law school final exams require weeks of preparation and intensive study. Imagine studying for that exam while waiting to hear whether your hospitalized baby girl needs a liver transplant. Zachary Melaney found a way to balance the two, and he still took the time to send thank you notes to his professors for accommodating his family emergency. I can't imagine anyone else handling such a trying time with such strength and integrity."- Jessica M. Kiser, Associate Professor, Gonzaga University School of Law "I watched Zach and Samantha parent their children during the most difficult of times. As I read the book, I realized they went through more adversity than I originally thought. Zach and Samantha's diligence and champion parenting along with medical ingenuity saved Kendyl's life and their journey is an example to all about navigating difficult times in life."- Cari Fullerton, Executive VP, Chief Credit Officer Bank of Utah "I was immediately DRAWN in this powerful story, as if I was a close family member experiencing this along with the family. As a mother myself, I couldn't imagine going through these moments with my daughter. Samantha takes us on the journey with her through Live Real, it is wrenching and full of beauty at the same time. Her message "remember to celebrate others' victories as you wait for your own" is powerful and is now a quote in my phone! Thank you Samantha."- Danielle Amos, Success Mindset Coach, CEO, www.danielleamos.co\nLiveReal recounts a family's journey through their daughter's liver transplant. It is a story of faith and miracles following a life-threatening diagnosis of Biliary Atresia.\nThis story provides a candid portrait of the fears, struggles, and hard decisions that loving parents had to face. From a Kasai surgery to the prospect of a second transplant, the family experienced the beauty and heartache of life events.\nA strong family bond with an unshakable faith made the dreadful wait for a transplant easier, yet the challenges of raising a young family while living part time in a hospital were significant.\nThis book will provide hope and support to families that might be going through similar situations or inspire anyone dealing with challenges. It relates a powerful story and highlights important tips and lessons learned.\nKendyl's pediatric journey will inspire you to keep going and to face any obstacle with courage.