Breathing Against The Odds: From Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Survivor to Bronchiectasis Warrior

By Romilla Kandhi

Breathing Against the Odds " is a powerful and gripping memoir that chronicles the extraordinary journey of a young woman who defied the odds in her battle against a disease that threatened to claim her life. In her early thirties, she had a flourishing career, a family, and the undeniable spark of success. Yet, as life often does, a tempest descended upon her world. Tearing apart the very fabric of her existence. The end of her marriage shattered her illusions of stability. The real storm was yet to come. Health scares, misdiagnosis, near death experiences and then a life-altering diagnosis: Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). What began as a struggle for survival became a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and the sheer will to live. The price of survival? Two severely damaged lungs marked by chronic pulmonary illness: bronchiectasis - hemoptysis and COPD. With just twenty eight percent lung function and severely limited if NOT nonexistent treatment options - she is thrust into a world where every breath is a battle. As she grapples with the harsh realities of her new existence - readers will find themselves immersed in a raw and powerful narrative that delves deep into what it means to live when faced with the limitations of a damaged body. At the heart of this memoir lies an agonizing question: How does one rebuild a life when the very act of breathing becomes a daily struggle? Join her as she invites you into her world - a world filled with heartbreak - despair - determination and resilience.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F66N7J2F
• ISBN13: 9798315816805
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"