Transplanting Hope: A Journey Through Pain, Addiction, and the Miracle of a Rare Surgical Procedure

by Becky Miller

At age twenty-eight, Becky Miller was a businesswoman and pastor’s wife, preparing to be a mother. Narcotics, feeding tubes, and transplant surgery were not on her radar. But when an undiagnosed illness changes the trajectory of her life, Becky becomes an expert in pain. After losing her job, her community, the children she had hoped to adopt, her pancreas, and her perceived control of life -- her teetering faith ultimately discovers new depth and strength. Hope and humor find surprising footing in this memoir, which chronicles her rise from despair to hope.

376 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 14, 2019

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent account of a young woman facing serious health challenges and how she copes with her experience with her strong Christian faith. Well written. I highly recommend.

[P J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a powerful story that is written with honest and poignant clarity. Despite the numerous challenges that the author faced, I felt an immense sense of hope after finishing this book. Her story is very inspirational. In the wake of a horrific opioid epidemic, this story can really speak to people with undiagnosed and chronic pain conditions and those who are or have struggled with addiction to narcotics and pain medications. I felt like the author was very real and transparent in sharing her story, and appreciated getting to experience her journey.




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I did not even realize you could live without your pancreas, but I looked it up and it is true!