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Timestamp: A CKD Memoir
The beginning of my uncertain journey through the troubling labyrinth of chronic kidney disease, a sickness that doesn't snuff out hope, but that puts limits on life and raises the stakes.
135 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2025
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Brendan Shea
24 books12 followersBrendan grew up waiting tables and doing odd jobs, and since working in professional theater, he has always enjoyed storytelling. Now based in California, he writes fiction that bridges the gap between entertainment and inspiration. His novellas draw on his eclectic background in mental health and solar energy, exploring life through a lens of organic faith. For Brendan, writing is more than a hobby—it’s a coping mechanism and a natural byproduct of his devotion to God.
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June 7, 2025
A Must-Read for Anyone with Chronic Disease
Timestamp: A CKD Memoir by Brendan Shea is a compassionate and spiritually grounded resource for anyone navigating the complexities of a chronic disease. If you're living with a chronic illness, navigating a recent diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this book offers something truly special. It is a celebration of courage, perseverance, and the quiet strength it takes to live with a “new normal.”
The author’s early life was plagued by a series of illnesses – allergies, asthma, dandruff, acne, and insomnia. As a young adult, he suffered from a mental breakdown after the café where he worked was held up by a gunman. Just when his health seemed to be getting stable, he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The book details his physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles as he deals with CKD.
The book is edifying and well-written. It provides a great amount of Scripture that relates to something positive about God through concerning times of illness. I was implored to dig deeper into my own illness experience.
I highly recommend Timestamp: A CKD Memoir, especially to anyone who is affected by chronic disease.
Timestamp: A CKD Memoir by Brendan Shea is a compassionate and spiritually grounded resource for anyone navigating the complexities of a chronic disease. If you're living with a chronic illness, navigating a recent diagnosis, or supporting someone who is, this book offers something truly special. It is a celebration of courage, perseverance, and the quiet strength it takes to live with a “new normal.”
The author’s early life was plagued by a series of illnesses – allergies, asthma, dandruff, acne, and insomnia. As a young adult, he suffered from a mental breakdown after the café where he worked was held up by a gunman. Just when his health seemed to be getting stable, he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The book details his physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles as he deals with CKD.
The book is edifying and well-written. It provides a great amount of Scripture that relates to something positive about God through concerning times of illness. I was implored to dig deeper into my own illness experience.
I highly recommend Timestamp: A CKD Memoir, especially to anyone who is affected by chronic disease.
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