This touching memoir of tells the life story of author Maria Antoinette Musarella, who was born to poor immigrant Italian parents. At fourteen, she developed a rare kidney disease that left her bedridden for fourteen months-Maria was rejecting her own kidneys. To save her life, her doctor enrolled her in an experimental program; within six months, she was cured. Although physically better, she became obsessed with living life fully and not wasting a single waking minute. At sixteen, she started university and met her first husband, Paul. She married at age twenty and eventually became a doctor, her disease making her compassionate in her treatment. To everyone's amazement, Maria gave birth to a beautiful baby girl three days after graduating from medical school. Over the years, she withstood many health setbacks including cancer, degenerative brain disease, and a brutal battle with bipolar disease that left her in a psychiatric ward for two years. While the diseases have taken a toll on this internationally recognized doctor, she has forged ahead whenever possible. She is now wheelchair-bound and bedridden most of the time, but her upper body strength is normal, allowing her to play golf in her wheelchair. You Never Know What Life Will Bring is Maria's poignant and unforgettable story of achieving success against all odds.

Author: Musarella MD, Maria A.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: You Never Know What Life Will Bring: An Autobiography
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-09-13
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781426989650
Category: Biography & Autobiography : Personal Memoirs