In her stirring new memoir, This Too Shall Soon Pass, author Leatha Barber offers readers an intimate look at a journey that defies the odds. This powerful narrative chronicles Barber’s battle against end-stage renal disease, three near-fatal car accidents, and the physical and emotional toll of long-term dialysis—culminating in a miraculous kidney transplant and the fulfillment of a divine prophecy.
Barber opens with a vivid recounting of her life-altering diagnosis in 1993, when doctors delivered the devastating news: “All organs are failing/you are dying.” Facing the prospect of death, she clung to her faith, immersing herself in healing scriptures and the prayers of her church community. Over successive chapters she relays the relentless cycle of pain management, hospital stays, and the isolation that accompanies chronic illness. Through it all, Barber’s unwavering belief in God’s grace shines through every page
Amid the darkest days, a moment of divine intervention changed everything. In a prophetic vision during an altar call, Barber heard the Lord declare:
“You will live, you will raise your babies… I am giving you a new kidney and it will be a perfect match and the doctors are going to be amazed.”
This promise became the anchor for Barber’s hope as she endured grueling peritoneal dialysis at home, navigating exhaustion, nausea, and the constant threat of infection. Her candid portrayal of the physical and emotional challenges of home dialysis offers an unvarnished view into the lives of those living with kidney failure.
Then came the call every transplant patient prays for. On Mother’s Day weekend, the transplant team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital informed Barber that a kidney was available—a perfect match from a family of 13-year-old: the gift of life. In a surgery marked by both technical precision and divine orchestration, Barber received her new kidney. Surgeons were astonished at the flawless compatibility; Barber attributes this to the faithfulness of the prophecy she had received years earlier.
Since her transplant in 1996, Barber has not only survived but thrived. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work—accomplishments foretold in that same altar prophecy—and has devoted her life to supporting patients facing dialysis and transplantation. Today, as a dialysis social worker, she brings empathy, experience, and unwavering hope to those walking the path she once trod.
This Too Shall Soon Pass is more than a personal testimony; it is a testament to the power of prayer, perseverance, and community. Barber’s narrative will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity—medical or otherwise—and is searching for evidence that hardship can give way to triumph.
About the Author
I am a Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, Friend and a Social Worker and I am happy being me. Most of all, I am a child of God and I am sharing my testimony of God's grace and mercy to help others.
Book Name: This Too Shall Soon Pass
Author Name: Leatha Barber
ISBN Number: 1966840381
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