The Body's Keepers by Paul Kimmel, M.D.
The Body's Keepers by Paul L. Kimmel, M.D. narrated by Lane Hakel From a medical standpoint, this book is quite interesting. Does it give you information on how to help yourself if you have kidney issues? No, it does not. However, it does a great job of detailing the function of the kidneys, the past and current available treatments, as well as the ramifications of a capitalistic medical machine has on the treatment of patients. Dr. Kimmel uses medical cases and personal accounts to help you understand the ramifications of kidney disease on your health and finances. Living with kidney disease is not an easy undertaking. I am currently at stage 3a of chronic kidney disease. This means that my kidneys are not functioning to the capacity that they are supposed to be. This book helped open my eyes to what it truly means to have CKD and its effects on my body. You don't really realize how much is affected by your kidneys not functioning at a normal level. I was able to lea