Diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure in 2007 and given just five years to live, Abigail Ashley, host of My Health, My Life on UTV and Mo Ho Y3 survived the storm.

And in a bid to inspire people with her story, Abigail has released a memoir, Grace and Grit, a story of survival, faith, and unwavering resilience.

Launched on her birthday, Monday July 7, the book captures the depth of her journey from hospital beds and dialysis machines to her life-saving kidney transplant in 2019.

In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Ms Ashley said the book is a piece of her soul.

“It’s about grace because I know I didn’t make it this far by my own strength. And grit because I had to dig deep every single day to stay alive. This book is not just about illness, it’s about hope, resilience, and the grace that carried me through the darkest moments of my life.

 “People often see me smile on TV but they don’t know the tears behind the scenes. I went through depression, fear, and isolation,” she said.

With a foreword by Fadda Dickson, the book is dedicated to Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite, Rev. Mrs. Grace Addo, and her family.

In the memoir, Abigail opens up about the fear of receiving a terminal diagnosis, the physical and emotional toll of the disease, and the spiritual strength she drew to stay alive. 

She also highlighted the role her loved ones, family, and most importantly, faith played to overcome the battle. 

In 2017, Abigail unveiled her first book; A Decade of My Life, Behind My Smiles, sharing for the first time the story of living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).