Triumph: Life on the Other Side of Trials, Transplants, Transition and Transformation

by Gregory S. Works · 2023

First published 2023 · 224 pages · English

12 quotes ★ 4.27 (7,239) Nonfiction

Quotes from the Book

Throughout the process, you must show gratitude to those who have helped you get to where you are.

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It is one thing to pray, but another thing to watch how God answers - and He does so effortlessly.

If you are a future donor recipient, remember: your family should be a part of your transformative journey. Both parties will experience growth as they find balance in your new life stage.

Be okay with having health-essential boundaries.

It’s a humbling realization that sometimes what we think we want may not align with what God knows we truly need.

We would not be able to impact future generations if family was not one of our top priorities.

God has been there with us every step of the way.

God had been orchestrating the events of my life behind the scenes for years, and I had no clue.

I encourage readers recovering from a kidney transplant to heed the advice of their medical practitioners.

Find people who are fighting the same illness that you are.

Two simple words that will take you far in life: thank you. Don’t underestimate their power.

God’s mercy and grace over y circumstances propelled my faith and caused me to experience significant spiritual growth.

Did you know?

The author, Gregory S. Works, is a two-time kidney transplant recipient who received both transplants within a span of about nine years.
The book addresses polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary condition that has affected multiple generations of the author's family.
Within its launch week the book ranked in the top 10 for Healing among Amazon's new releases.
The book received endorsements from New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree and USA Today bestselling author Steve Pemberton.
Works holds a BBA in Accounting from Howard University and an MBA from Northwestern University's J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
The book includes practical guidance on dialysis, diet, navigating COVID-19 as a kidney patient, and life after transplant.

About Gregory S. Works

Gregory S. Works is a technology executive and two-time kidney transplant recipient who has lived with polycystic kidney disease for much of his life. A graduate of Howard University with an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, he resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

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About the book

Triumph: Life on the Other Side of Trials, Transplants, Transition and Transformation is a memoir and guide by Gregory S. Works, a two-time kidney transplant recipient who has lived with polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary condition that has affected his family across generations. Blending personal narrative with practical information, the book walks readers through the realities of chronic illness, dialysis, the transplant process, dietary considerations, and managing life after a transplant.

At its heart the book is about faith, resilience, and community. Works frames his health journey as an argument that faith can serve as the cornerstone for overcoming a life-altering diagnosis, and he weaves statistics and candid, often humorous anecdotes together to help both patients and their caregivers understand and cope with the complexity of kidney disease.

Written in an engaging, conversational tone, Triumph functions as both encouragement and handbook for anyone facing a serious health challenge. On its release it drew endorsements from bestselling authors and, within its launch week, ranked among Amazon's top new releases in the Healing category, reflecting its resonance with readers navigating illness and caregiving.

Book details

First published: 2023
Length: 224 pages
Reading time: 4 hours
Author: Gregory S. Works
Genre: Nonfiction
Goodreads rating: 4.27 (7k ratings)

Critical reception

Endorsed by New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree, who called it "a masterpiece of resilience and creativity."
USA Today bestselling author Steve Pemberton praised it as demonstrating "the power of perseverance, faith, and community."
Ranked in the top 10 for Healing among Amazon's new releases during its launch week.
Reviewers described the narrative as engaging, inspiring, and at times humorous, and valuable for both patients and caregivers.