Silver Lining: Overcoming Adversity To B

Life of a patient living with a life threatening chronic disease is tough, scary and lonely.Kamal Shah, a patient suffering from a condition called Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (A HUS) that resulted in failed kidneys at a very young age has written this remarkable book Silver Lining.It’s a must read for every patient on dialysis in particular and patients fighting with serious chronic diseases in general.When a specialist doctor discloses a difficult diagnosis with a recommendation of a treatment such as a dialysis or a chemo/ radiation or an organ transplant, the patient and the immediate family is shell shocked. It is difficult to come to terms with the diagnosis and the future that holds innumerable hospital visits, lab tests, medicines, dietary dos and don’ts, days in and out of day care facilities, infections and complications, medical bills threatening to wipe off family savings . While the hospitals and doctors may do their best to get the patient and the family to come to terms with the disease, they speak from a clinician’s point of view.The patient and family are anxious to know other details like will the treatment be painful, how much will it hurt, will the patient be able to travel, go to work, manage household chores, what about side effects, what all could go wrong? Will the patient be able to walk / drive home after a day’s treatment, will there be disability - short term or gradual but permanent, what food to eat or avoid, what will be the follow-up regimen, will there be life of physical dependence... zillion trivial but real doubts, zillion anxious moments. For most patients, there is hardly any help available unless there is someone in the extended family or friend circle who has gone thru a similar ordeal.This is where I find Kamal's book truly outstanding. It’s a story of a patient told to other patients from a patient's point of view.Kamal has fought a valiant battle with his kidney disease that was a result of a very peculiar condition called Atypical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (A HUS). Diagnosed at a very young age, when all his plans to go to the US university , get a degree, make a career were shattered. From a life of a studious young man he was plunged into a life of a patient, with no cure in sight.Living with dialysis for decades and trying to lead a normal life is by itself a spectacular achievement. Kamal made it his business to chronicle his journey thru his blogs and now in the form of a book. I am sure the book will come as a big help and inspiration to patients who have been living with weekly day dialysis sessions, in and out of dialysis centres multiple times, living with severe dietary restrictions and sometimes losing all hope of leading a normal life. Kamal writes this book with such remarkable detail that it can serve as an excellent guide to dialysis patients, old and new. He goes at length in describing the regimen, the complications, the journey of other fellow patients. It is his quest to lead a normal life, to be able to work, to be able to travel that has propelled him in creating solutions and the great thing is that he cares to share these with fellow patients. This is a book written with genuine compassion and empathy. It is fascinating when Kamal writes “Every time I faced a trial life would offer a solution”. When his kidney transplant failed, he found about PD, when that failed , he worked on home HD Something of this eternal optimism rubs on you as you read this book. What I also find remarkable about this book is its honesty and sincerity. There is no dearth of quacks and psuedo-gurus in our society who claim to have a remedy for incurable ailments. Sometimes it is a temptation , sometimes pressure from the loved ones, friends & family to explore these alternatives. Through his research and connects Kamal conquered his condition and created means to lead a normal life. Yet he writes very candidly about the Charmed Water phases that he went through, explaining, how the seesaw of hope and despair plays on a patients mind.Love for everything Ayurveda and distrust of allopathy is another thing that a chronic patient gets bombarded all the time. Kamal makes a very telling point though, when he says that there is no Ayurvedic ICU or a homeopathic ventilator.It is yet another marvel that Kamal's quest to conquer his disease did not limit him to his own condition. Joining hands with Vikram Vuppula, his role in creating Nephro Plus is an equally fascinating part of the story in this book. Kamal does a great job of narrating the journey of Nephro Plus. How they hit upon the many innovative practices and how keeping patient at the center of every thing at Nephro Plus was not just a best practice but a company wide obsession. How they grabbed the opportunities to partner with nephrologits, how they joined hands with the government and how continued to grow. The book ends with the success story of NephroPlus becoming big enough a company to be able to acquire DaVita India, it's a story every startup would aspire to.Silver Lining a great book, a must read for patients fighting their battles with chronic disease as well as to those working in the healthcare space, wanting to change things. Kamal, thank you for sharing your story.

I was recommended this book by some acquaintances. The first half of the book was very extremely relatable and we have experienced almost all of the if's & but's & why's of the whole ordeal of a family member having been diagnosed with CKD. A lot of information here for anybody starting dialysis or any family caring for a patient to understand what to expect. The second half of the book is a nice case study on the business pov of a dialysis centre.Sharing a page of a relatable scenario from the book.

Kamal Shah's book, Silver Lining,tells the powerful story of his tough time with kidney disease, from a sudden illness to a failed transplant, and how he turned it around by starting NephroPlus to help others. It's a real and inspiring tale of never giving up and making a positive impact.

Despite a failed surgery and many years of difficult treatments, Kamal didn't give up. He started NephroPlus to make dialysis treatment more accessible and affordable. His book not only tells the business side of his story but also shares his personal experiences and the challenges he faced in the healthcare system. It's a story of hope, determination, and ultimately, success.Kamal is an exceptional leader, known for his resilience, kindness, and remarkable talents. He is a true fighter who never gives up in the face of adversity.

A heartfelt yet insightful book that narrates the struggles of a patient and then an entrepreneur’s journey setting up a healthcare company. The book has two narratives. First the author’s personal battle against chronic kidney failure disease, and secondly how he sets up Nephroplus, India’s leading dialysis provider healthcare company.It all started at a tender age for Kamal Shah. In 1997 when he was a young promising student, all set for higher studies in the USA. But little did he know that fate has stored something else for him. Between his preparations to the USA, he suffered from a typical Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (A HUS), sort of kidney failure. Since then his life was never the same.He went through a kidney transplant, but that wasn’t successful. The book is written from a patient’s point of view, filled with a range of medical terms related to kidney failure. As the author, explores new ways of dialysis and struggled with old systems, he wins your heart by showing an intact wave of sheer determination. It is heartbreaking to see how a chronic disease like kidney failure can turn anyone’s life into living nightmare. Probably, Kamal’s most sought-after aspiration was to lead a normal life.In this absolutely stunning memoir, Kamal reveals himself in a raw and unguarded manner, exposing the depths of his life’s struggle as a patient. Reading this memoir feels like engaging in a conversation with Kamal. His language is unembellished and direct, devoid of any intention to evoke sympathy. Clearly, he wrote this memoir to share his story with similar patients struggling for a proper treatment in kidney-related chronic diseases, letting them know they are not alone.

The book silver lining written by Kamal dilip shah a fighter a co-founder of multinational company nephro plusAnd a dialysis guest is mile stone and hope for lacs of dialysis guests ...I Read 24 pages of this bookIt was actually biography of Kamal sirHe never hyped single word nor highlighted him to a super men he just write a simple and very honest story about him the book is priceless it give you strength positivity and change the thinking about your life .... I have to say to everyoneA narendra modi needs a amit shahAnd a vikarm vemula needs a Kamal shahFor his success...I convey my huge regards to kamal sirBook is priceless

Beautiful book of a beautiful soul. What a journey ! Inspiration to thousands and love of everyone who he meets. Take a bow Kamal Shah !!