M.G & Me is the author’s memoires of his life with Wegener’s Granulomatosis.

 The author recounts his days with this disease and carrying the affliction that he is going to die within 4 to 5 years. What was he going to do with this infliction that pranced on him out of the blue.   

In 2009 there wasn’t much information about this disease and all that were out there were very raw. Mayar lost all hopes and left behind everyhting to be ready for death from this painful vasculitis, autoimmune disease.  

It is this journey that turned around his fate, this emotional and mental roller coaster ride, has thrown many twists and turns that inadvertently became a spiritual one. In those moments of decisions and choices that Mayar found his salvation and saviour, the healing power which Mayar present in this book, so that readers and people with the same affliction can find some hope, like he did.

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Review of WG & Me: Surviving Wegener’s Granulomatosis

A courageous, unfiltered account of living through a rare and life‑altering illness — told with honesty, resilience, and a survivor’s clarity.

Overview

WG & Me is one of Mayar Akash’s most personal and vulnerable works. Unlike his autobiographical series or his poetic reflections, this book confronts a life‑changing health crisis head‑on. It is not written from a distance — it is written from inside the storm.

The book documents the emotional, physical, and psychological impact of living with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now often called GPA). Rather than focusing on medical detail, the author focuses on the human experience: fear, confusion, hope, and the fight to stay alive.

It is a story of survival told by someone who had to rebuild himself piece by piece.

Themes and Emotional Depth

1. The Shock of Illness

The book captures the moment life splits into “before” and “after.”
The author writes with raw honesty about:

• the fear of the unknown
• the sudden loss of control
• the emotional weight of a rare diagnosis
• the struggle to understand what is happening to your own body

This is not dramatized — it is lived reality.

2. The Fight to Hold On

What stands out is the resilience. Even in the darkest moments, there is a quiet determination running through the narrative. The author shows how survival is not just physical — it is emotional, mental, and spiritual.

3. The Importance of Support

The book highlights the role of family, community, and inner strength. Illness isolates, but it also reveals who stands beside you. The author writes with gratitude, humility, and a deep awareness of the people who helped him endure.

4. A Survivor’s Perspective

By the end of the book, the voice is different — steadier, wiser, more grounded. You can feel the transformation. The illness did not define him, but it changed him. And he writes from that new place with clarity and courage.

Literary and Human Value

This book matters because it offers:

• a rare first‑person account of living with a serious autoimmune condition
• emotional insight into the experience of sudden illness
• a voice for those who struggle silently
• a testament to resilience and survival
• a human story that goes beyond medical terminology

It is not a medical guide — it is a human one.

Strengths

• Honest, vulnerable storytelling
• A strong emotional arc from fear to resilience
• Clear, accessible writing
• Deep personal insight
• A survivor’s perspective that feels authentic and earned

Conclusion

WG & Me: Surviving Wegener’s Granulomatosis is a brave and deeply human account of facing a rare and frightening illness. Mayar Akash writes with honesty, humility, and emotional strength, offering readers not just a story of survival, but a window into what it means to be pushed to the edge and still find a way back.

It is one of his most courageous works — a testament to endurance, vulnerability, and the will to keep moving forward.