Kidney Transplant Recipient Dr. Daronta L. Briggs Releases Memoir "Return to Life" on 14th Anniversary of His Transplant
Patient advocate and Veterans Transplantation founder Dr. Daronta L. Briggs releases his hardcover memoir, "Return to Life," on October 23, 2026, exactly 14 years after the kidney transplant that saved his life. The book chronicles his journey through collapse, faith, family and renewal.
Columbia, MD, October 16, 2026 --(PR.com)-- On October 23, 2012, Dr. Daronta L. Briggs received a kidney transplant that saved his life. 14 years to the day, he releases his memoir, "Return to Life," in hardcover with worldwide distribution.
"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, its 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. "I wrote this book for the patient waiting on a list, for the caregiver holding a family together and for anyone who's hit a breaking point and wondered if the way back exists," said Briggs. "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.
14 Years, 14 Reasons Why
To mark the anniversary, Briggs launched "14 Years, 14 Reasons Why," an 8-week social media campaign sharing one reason the book exists for every year of his second life. The series began August 31 and runs through release day, when Reason 14, "A Return to Life," will be revealed. Readers have been following along using #ReturnToLife and #14Years14Reasons on Facebook and Instagram.
Early Praise for "Return to Life"
· "Return to Life, broke my heart and love put it back together again. Return to Life is a truth that had to be told and even though it takes your breath away, it teaches one how to live and fight past pain, hurt, life and conquer only to come out fresh on the other side, all leaning on the Lord. I salute you Dr. Briggs." – Your loving wife, Sheri Haynes Briggs
· "Dr. Briggs’ book, Return to Life is a book about hope, perseverance, faith and God's power to heal...if you don't believe in miracles read this book." – Blessings, Anita R.
· "Return to Life" was a genuinely great read on Dr. Briggs’ kidney transplant experience. You could feel his pain, joy, fear and gratefulness within the pages of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this memoir and give it a 5 out of 5 rating." – Stacey Walker
Briggs is available for podcast interviews, media appearances and speaking engagements with churches, veteran organizations, transplant and kidney health events, conferences and book clubs. 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
· Rebuilding purpose after personal collapse
To order the book or book Dr. Briggs for an interview or speaking engagement, visit www.DrDarontaBriggs.com or email author@drdarontabriggs.com.
"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, its 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. "I wrote this book for the patient waiting on a list, for the caregiver holding a family together and for anyone who's hit a breaking point and wondered if the way back exists," said Briggs. "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.
14 Years, 14 Reasons Why
To mark the anniversary, Briggs launched "14 Years, 14 Reasons Why," an 8-week social media campaign sharing one reason the book exists for every year of his second life. The series began August 31 and runs through release day, when Reason 14, "A Return to Life," will be revealed. Readers have been following along using #ReturnToLife and #14Years14Reasons on Facebook and Instagram.
Early Praise for "Return to Life"
· "Return to Life, broke my heart and love put it back together again. Return to Life is a truth that had to be told and even though it takes your breath away, it teaches one how to live and fight past pain, hurt, life and conquer only to come out fresh on the other side, all leaning on the Lord. I salute you Dr. Briggs." – Your loving wife, Sheri Haynes Briggs
· "Dr. Briggs’ book, Return to Life is a book about hope, perseverance, faith and God's power to heal...if you don't believe in miracles read this book." – Blessings, Anita R.
· "Return to Life" was a genuinely great read on Dr. Briggs’ kidney transplant experience. You could feel his pain, joy, fear and gratefulness within the pages of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this memoir and give it a 5 out of 5 rating." – Stacey Walker
Briggs is available for podcast interviews, media appearances and speaking engagements with churches, veteran organizations, transplant and kidney health events, conferences and book clubs. 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
· Rebuilding purpose after personal collapse
To order the book or book Dr. Briggs for an interview or speaking engagement, visit www.DrDarontaBriggs.com or email author@drdarontabriggs.com.
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