On Borrowed Breath

A Memoir of Faith, Love and Advocating through a Health Crisis

By: Karen Campbell Wilkinson

Narrated by: Karen Campbell Wilkinson

What do you do when the love of your life is hanging by a thread?

This is the reality that I found myself in when tragedy struck. Join me in my public and private battle for my husband’s life and career through the story of On Borrowed Breath.

Diagnosed with COVID-19, Dr. David Wilkinson, my husband and an otherwise-healthy, 50-year-old surgeon, was suddenly fighting for his life. Placed on life support and given an almost zero chance of recovery, I had to champion his cause and not give up when the odds were against him waking up.

Relying on my faith and the support of praying friends, I found myself needing to make life and death decisions. Should I withdraw life support or fight for my husband’s slim chance of survival through a double lung transplant?

A story of love, perseverance and enduring faith against all odds, this book is for anyone who has been through something larger than themselves, including navigating a major health crisis. May my story offer you strength, love, and hope — no matter what situation you are battling.

©2023 Karen Campbell Wilkinson (P)2023 Karen Campbell Wilkinson

A Journey of Faith and Miracles

On Borrowed Breath by Karen Wilkinson is a profoundly heartbreaking yet miraculous true story. Through the lens of Karen’s family, we witness an incredible struggle after her husband David nearly lost his life to COVID. Their journey is a testament to faith, perseverance, and community. Karen’s beautiful writing brings every emotion to life, and I am deeply grateful for their courage in sharing this miracle. I could not recommend it more.

A must listen! A story about the amazing power of faith, prayer, hope and love!

I personally was a witness to this incredible story and am still just in-awe of all God’s miraculous work throughout Karen and David’s journey. I read the book, but hearing it from Karen and David’s voice, was just so moving, powerful and at times gut-wrenching. It is a must-listen! This is a story of faith, love, strength and grit. Karen was such an incredible advocate for David and I have no doubt that she is the reason David is still here today. It is an absolute honor to know you both. - Nikki

“God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us – in the dreariest and most dreaded moments – can see a possibility of hope.” - Maya Angelou