(Isstories Editorial):- Middletown, Ohio Sep 17, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – In Stronger than Before: Surviving Medical Tragedy and Discovering Life’s Second Act, David Reynard lays bare the reality of surviving a terminal diagnosis and finding meaning on the other side. The memoir, released this year, is both a chronicle of his fight with stage 4 liver cancer and a reflection on what it means to truly start over.
A Life Interrupted
Reynard’s story begins not in a hospital, but in grief. After his father’s passing in 2021, Reynard’s own body began to fail. He was hospitalized repeatedly, underwent invasive tests, and eventually received the diagnosis that changed everything: cancer, liver failure, and the prognosis of just thirty days left to live.
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The pages of Stronger than Before recount the setbacks and near-death experiences that followed, including surviving sepsis that claimed his life twice in intensive care. Through it all, Reynard writes with a mixture of honesty, humor, and hard-won perspective, showing how he learned to endure one of life’s greatest battles.
The Role of Support and Self-Belief
While his illness is central to the narrative, the memoir reaches beyond medicine. Reynard captures the importance of community — friends, coworkers, and family who reminded him of his worth when his own strength was running low. Their presence, combined with therapy, sobriety, and faith, became his lifeline.
The book also explores themes of transformation. Facing mortality forced Reynard to reevaluate his priorities and rebuild his life. He emerged from the experience with a deeper sense of purpose, determined to advocate for organ donation, LGBTQ acceptance, and the idea that self-love is not optional, but essential.
Finding a New Mission
Now living with a transplanted liver, Reynard has embraced public speaking as his second act. He connects with audiences through honesty, laughter, and messages of empowerment. His story stands as a reminder that resilience is not reserved for the extraordinary — it is possible for anyone.
About the Author
David Reynard grew up in eastern Ohio before moving to Cincinnati to live life on his own terms. His journey through addiction, grief, and ultimately a life-threatening illness shaped his understanding of resilience. After receiving a transplant in December 2024, Reynard dedicated himself to sharing his story to uplift others. He resides in Middletown, OH, and continues to work as a storyteller, public speaker, and advocate for organ donation and LGBTQ rights.
Availability & Contact
Stronger than Before: Surviving Medical Tragedy and Discovering Life’s Second Act is now available on Amazon and other online platforms in multiple formats; paperback, hardcover, e-Book. Follow the listed channels below to stay up to date with any exciting news and events regarding the author’s literary journey:
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