Samantha Melaney

LiveReal Samantha Melaney

LiveReal recounts a family's journey through their daughter's liver transplant. It is a story of faith and miracles following a life-threatening diagnosis of Biliary Atresia.




This story provides a candid portrait of the fears, struggles, and hard decisions that loving parents had to face. From a Kasai surgery to the prospect of a second transplant, the family experienced the beauty and heartache of life events.




A strong family bond with an unshakable faith made the dreadful wait for a transplant easier, yet the challenges of raising a young family while living part time in a hospital were significant.




This book will provide hope and support to families that might be going through similar situations or inspire anyone dealing with challenges. It relates a powerful story and highlights important tips and lessons learned.




Kendyl's pediatric journey will inspire you to keep going and to face any obstacle with courage.