Books by Michael T. Moore — Kidney Disease & Dialysis
Written by a patient who spent six years in a dialysis chair — not a textbook, not a medical degree. Real experience, plain language, genuine hope.
All five books
Kidney Navigator: The Complete GuideNow available · the all-in-one CKD guide, companion to the free app
Day One: Understanding Kidney DiseasePatient guide · for the newly diagnosed and their families
I Missed the SignsMemoir & guide · English, Spanish, Portuguese
Michael’s Big Kidney JourneyIllustrated children’s book · ages 5–9
The Legacy Playbook for Young MenNot a kidney book · companion to the free Academy
New · Live on Amazon
Kidney Navigator: The Complete Guide
Understanding CKD, Dialysis, Transplant and Living Well
The all-inclusive resource guide for patients, families and caregivers: kidney disease explained in clear, plain language so you can make informed decisions with confidence. It is the book companion to the Kidney Navigator app, free to start. Written by Michael T. Moore, a Stage 5 CKD patient with six years on dialysis.
Inside, you will findClear explanations of CKD and its stages; dialysis options, pros and cons; transplant information and what to expect; nutrition, medications, fluids and lab results; mental health, daily living and caregiver support; practical tools and checklists.
Who it's forPatients at any stage, the families beside them, and the caregivers who carry the day-to-day.
"A healthier, brighter tomorrow is possible."
— Michael T. Moore, author
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Day One: Understanding Kidney Disease
A Plain-Language Guide for Patients and Their Families
Short, clear, and human. A kidney diagnosis arrives with a thick binder nobody opens. This is the opposite — in about an hour, it answers the questions racing through your mind: what your kidneys do, every treatment option, transplant, diet, and a chapter written just for your family. Written by Michael T. Moore, a Stage 5 CKD patient who wishes this had existed on his own diagnosis day.
Who it's forAnyone just handed a kidney diagnosis — and the family standing beside them, trying to understand what comes next.
Why it mattersIn about an hour it replaces panic with plain-language understanding, before your next appointment: what your kidneys do, every treatment option, transplant, diet, and a chapter written just for your family.
"Be your own advocate — you deserve to understand your own diagnosis."
— Michael T. Moore, author
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I Missed the Signs
How Kidney Disease Taught Me Faith, Resilience, and Advocacy
In 2020, at age 44, Michael T. Moore thought he was invincible. He was managing a career in IT security, racing magazine-featured cars at eight-second quarter-miles. He had no time to slow down. He was too busy living.
Then he found himself in the ICU with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. He had ignored every sign his body sent him for months.
This is the book he wishes had existed before that day. Part memoir, part comprehensive guide — 19 chapters covering diagnosis, dialysis, the transplant waitlist, faith, family, medications, travel, finances, and what it actually means to rebuild your life around a chronic illness.
Who it's forAnyone recently diagnosed with kidney disease, the loved ones walking it with them, and readers who suspect they may be ignoring their own warning signs.
Why it mattersThe signs Michael missed nearly cost him his life. His story is the early warning he never got — and a 19-chapter roadmap through diagnosis, dialysis, and the transplant waitlist for the people living it now.
"I want to share a story that might save your life — or the life of someone you love."
— Michael T. Moore19 Chapters Including:
Ages 5–9
Michael's Big Kidney Journey
Learning to Listen and Be Strong
"Dad, you don't look good. You should see the doctor."
— From the book.This book started with a child who was paying attention. a child noticed something was wrong before anyone else did — and said something. That moment became the heart of this story.
Written for children ages 5–9 (Grades K–3), this illustrated book follows the real story of Michael and his family navigating kidney disease together — in simple, warm language with full-color illustrations on every page. Each chapter ends with a Lesson children can carry with them.
Perfect for families navigating illness, classrooms teaching health literacy, and any child who needs to know: you are brave, you are strong, and you are never alone.
Who it's forChildren ages 5–9, the families explaining a parent's or loved one's illness, and classrooms teaching early health literacy.
Why it mattersIt gives children the words for something frightening — and the reassurance that they are brave, strong, and never alone when illness enters the family.
The Legacy Playbook for Young Men
20 moves on thinking clearly, money, character, and what comes after 18 — written by Michael T. Moore for young men. The companion book to the free 8-week Moore Legacy Academy (Education, ages 13+).
About Michael T. Moore
What Readers Are Saying
I read this in two days and cried three times. My husband was just diagnosed with Stage 4 CKD and I had no idea what that really meant. This book answered every question I was too scared to ask.
As a dialysis nurse I recommend this to every patient who wants to understand their journey in plain, honest language. Michael writes the way patients think — not the way textbooks do.
I've been on dialysis for three years and still learned things from this book. The chapter on travel alone changed how I think about my future. I didn't think it was possible. Now I know it is.
Book Michael to Speak
Michael speaks at patient conferences, healthcare events, dialysis centers, community health fairs, and veteran organization meetings. Patient-to-patient credibility that no clinician can replicate. Available for keynotes, panels, and workshops — virtual or in-person.
- Dialysis Advocacy — Know Your Rights & Your Numbers
- Entrepreneurship on Disability — Building While Surviving
- Veteran Healthcare — Navigating the System
- Traveling on Dialysis — It's Possible, Here's How
- I Missed the Signs — Early Detection Saves Lives
For interviews, podcast appearances, press features, or editorial requests, contact the MAVTG media team directly.
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The Moore family intends to support the Moore Foundation for the long term through proceeds from these books and the app, alongside the family business's success — so kidney disease awareness, early detection, and patient support are never one fundraising season away from stopping.
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