Kidney Transplant Recipient Dr. Daronta L. Briggs Releases Memoir "Return to Life
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On October 23, 2026, kidney transplant recipient and patient advocate Dr. Daronta L. Briggs will release his memoir, "Return to Life," marking the 14th anniversary of the life-saving procedure that transformed his existence. The book, which chronicles Briggs' journey from personal collapse to renewal, offers insights into his faith, family, and the mental health awakening that taught him the importance of care. Each chapter of "Return to Life" highlights the choices that led to his redemption, emphasizing that it is a series of decisions rather than a single moment.
The release of "Return to Life" coincides with the launch of "14 Years, 14 Reasons Why," an 8-week social media campaign that began on August 31. This campaign, which will run through the release date, aims to share one reason the book exists for every year of Briggs' second life. The series, which can be followed using the hashtags #ReturnToLife and #14Years14Reasons on Facebook and Instagram, invites readers to join in the journey of hope and recovery.
Dr. Briggs will be available for podcast interviews, media appearances, and speaking engagements. His topics include life after transplant and the gift of organ donation, mental health as maintenance, not weakness, faith, family, and caregiving through chronic illness, and rebuilding purpose after personal collapse.
"Return to Life" traces Briggs' journey from personal collapse to renewal. He writes candidly about the breaking point that nearly ended him, the past wounds he finally faced, and the mental health awakening that taught him care isn’t a weakness, it’s essential maintenance. Through it all, his family, his faith, and the love of his wife, Sheri, became the anchors that pulled him back toward life. "It does. I've traveled it."
More than a transplant story, the memoir is a guide to resilience. Each chapter offers lessons for readers facing their own struggles and shows that redemption isn’t a single moment, but a series of choices. The book is a testament to the power of hope, perseverance, and faith in the face of adversity.