Born with a serious heart condition, the odds were never in Karen Rosner's favor. But fast-forward six decades, and she's not only outlived every prognosis but turned her story into a beacon of hope for others facing similar struggles. The Phoenix native has gone through an astounding heart transplant and half a dozen open-heart surgeries, struggling against fate and forging an inspiring life path in the process.

Now, Rosner uses her position as a transplant social worker and her voice as an author to offer support and encouragement. According to a report by azfamily.com, her new book, “My 12 Hours Aren’t Up Yet,” gets its gripping title from a harrowing moment post-surgery when medics predicted she had just 12 hours to live. Sharing through the written word, she chronicles her journey, embodying both survival and giving back.

The poignant memoir is now up for grabs at major retailers such as Barnes & Noble and Amazon, detailed further by ktvz.com. True to her lifelong commitment to service, Rosner has pledged all profits from the sales of her book to a nonprofit organization she founded, dedicated to aiding transplant patients.

If you're moved by stories of humanity's capacity for endurance or wish to support causes aligned with health and wellness, consider picking up a copy of "My 12 Hours Aren’t Up Yet." And should you come across local heroes or businesses replicating such acts of kindness, azfamily.com encourages community members to nominate these paragons of virtue on their 'Something Good' page—just another avenue where stories like Rosner's can emerge and amplify the good in the world.