Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease

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UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE DIRECT FROM A PATIENT (SURVIVAL THROUGH FAITH)

BY MA. DESIREE CRUZ-BALLESTEROS†

BOOK DESCRIPTION

“There came a time when faith is the only thing that I have to cling on to. When I heard the banging news that I have to undergo dialysis treatment for life, I was terribly shocked.”

In the book, Ma. Desiree Cruz Ballesteros† shared her personal views, knowledge gained, and lessons learned about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) that helped her understand her sickness better. She shared her own experience in battling CKD including its physical, mental, and emotional effects, and her survival through faith.

Desiree also wrote what she learned from studies that may help other patients deal with their illness and struggles. Collectively, the book aims to raise awareness and early prevention of CKD.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Book Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches
Cover: Full-color cover with matte lamination
Inside Pages: Black and white printing on white paper
Number. of Pages: 136
With a free bookmark (full-color with matte lamination)
ISBN 978-621-96272-1-4 (paperback)

1,200+ copies sold

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REVIEWS

“I am so blessed to be a friend of Coach Dez. I have also been diagnosed with mild kidney disease. Nagkaroon din ako ng kidney stones. I got cervical cancer stage 2 and imbalance hormone. Reading the book is so inspiring. If only maaga ko nakilala ang author, I could have prevented this kind of disease that I encountered in my life. Marami matututunan talaga kung babasahin ninyo ang libro. Thank you for being so positive and giving those dialysis patients a boost of faith and hope na maging malakas sila. Ganoon din sa mga readers nitong book mo.”

Janette Haoson

Entrepreneur

“Ten years na akong hemodialysis patient pero nang nabasa ko ang book ni Ma’am Dez, sobrang dami ko pa rin natutunan. Sobrang nakaka-inspire ang laban ng buhay niya sa sakit namin na chronic kidney disease. Sana mabasa rin ito ng kapwa kabato namin at ng mga kababayan natin upang mabigyan sila nang tamang kaalaman kung paano maalagaan ang kalusugan lalo na ang ating mga bato.”

Reynaldo Segarra Abacan

President/Founder, Dialysis.Ph

"I recommend this book to everyone. I urge you to read it to have awareness and knowledge about CKD and the general welfare of your body. Upon reading, this will somehow prevent you to have this kind of disease. Congratulations! Truth be told, you made a piece of work that is helpful and meaningful to society. A legacy that could be proud of.”

Cel Cruz-Faustino

Stenographer at the Regional Trial Court of Bulacan

"Ultimately, I felt full admiration. I really admire your humility, honesty, and courage. I truly admire your courage in overcoming all the pain, sorrow, depression, suicide attempts, and most of all, pride. I’m also very happy that you have found rest and peace in God’s love. May this be a reminder to all of us: ‘Be strong and courageous for the Lord our God is with you.’ Joshua 1:9 Much love and respect for you my friend, an amazing overcomer."

Creselda Liasos-Zumel

Nurse, San Jose, California, USA

"This book is an eye-opener—that the food and drugs we take have massive impacts on the functions of our organs, especially our kidneys. It is also an eye-opener to anyone who is currently undergoing any difficulties in life. It reminds us that the things that happened in our lives do not make us who we are, but it is what we make out of it. A very informative and inspirational piece of work! After reading it, I see a selfless person who speaks with authenticity to raise awareness and be an inspiration to anyone who comes across her book."

Grace Weir

HR Manager, Amazon, United Kingdom

“Your book has a very strong message. As an RN Case Manager for so many years here in America before my retirement, I case managed many with CKD. Your book is on a mission to educate the public big time! Plus your speaking engagements to further the cause. Thank you.”

Aurora Castillo Pulido,

PaperKat Books author

INTERVIEW

About the author

Ma. Desiree Cruz Ballesteros† was a content writer for US-based clients. She took her MAEd at the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Major in General Science. She was a longtime dialysis patient whose advocacy was to spread knowledge and raise awareness on how to prevent CKD and encourage early disease detection. She was a book author, a Life Coach, and the program host of “Woke Up Like Dhes” at Talk Life Channel. Desiree joined our Creator in 2021. This book is the legacy she left in the world.

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Published by HS Grafik Print
Editor & Designer: Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla
Second Editor: Paula Bianca Abiog

PaperKat Books is a brand of self-published books under HS Grafik Print, a design-print-publish company based in Pasig City, Philippines.

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