Chance at Life

By: Susan Busch

Narrated by: Alaura Howery

What happens when life depends on a machine?

A dialysis unit is a high-stakes cauldron of conflicts and ethical dilemmas. Chance at Life provides a portal into the lives of dialysis unit 'regulars', both patients and staff. Together they navigate life's impossible choices and certain end.

A machine malfunction claims one patient's life, another patient buys a black market kidney, and another patient withdraws from dialysis entirely, inviting her dialysis friends to her 'good-bye party'. This powerful story explores the conflicts, unexpected friendships, love, laughter, and the search for hope amid the life-sustaining routine of a chronic dialysis unit..

Chance at Life is a gripping, poignant exploration of the human spirit and the unforeseen connections that form in the most trying of circumstances. It reminds the reader that behind every medical statistic is a human story filled with struggle, hope, and the desire for human dignity. It is perfect for those who appreciate medical dramas filled with real-world challenges and heartfelt storytelling.

©2025 Susan Busch (P)2025 Gray Horse Press

well developed characters

The characters felt authentic and I would fall asleep thinking about them. I couldn’t wait to learn about their fate. The portrayal of life in a dialysis unit was far more interesting than I would’ve imagined. This book is one that will stick with me.

Heartwarming story of strong people during a difficult time in their lives.

I liked the story concept. I have never known anyone on dialysis and what it takes to manage it. The author wove the characters thru the story well. A great listen.