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Beating the Odds
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Biographies GeneralHealth General
ISBN13: 9781970859973
Publisher: Saren Keang
Published: Dec 8 2025
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beating the Odds is a powerful true story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable will to survive.
From Cambodia to the United States, and finally to Canada, Saren Keang's life has been a journey marked by hope, heartbreak, recovery, and extraordinary strength.
Living with Bipolar I disorder and later being diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure, Saren endured psychotic episodes, depression, medical emergencies, traditional healing attempts, hospitalization, and the emotional weight of family responsibility. Yet through every setback, she fought back with determination.
In this deeply personal memoir, Saren reveals:
- Her terrifying battles with psychosis and manic episodes
- The cultural realities of mental health treatment in Cambodia
- The struggle of living alone with illness in a foreign country
- Her painful memories of losing her father
- The emotional upheaval of navigating school, loneliness, and immigration
- The challenges of dialysis, transplant preparation, and physical decline
- How love, family, and faith helped her stand tall against adversity
- Practical tips for surviving bipolar disorder, kidney disease, and life's toughest moments
Raw, honest, and inspiring, Beating the Odds is not just a memoir it is a message of hope for anyone facing mental illness, chronic disease, trauma, or overwhelming life challenges.
Saren's story proves that even in the darkest moments, there is always a reason to keep fighting.
If you are seeking inspiration, courage, and emotional truth, this book will touch your heart and stay with you long after the final page.
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