Dr. Nivedita Jerath is a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular specialist and one of the nation’s leading experts in neuromuscular medicine. She has trained at both Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and University of Iowa. With decades of experience caring for individuals with rare and complex neuromuscular disorders, she brings a unique blend of scientific expertise, clinical compassion, and personal insight to her writing. Her books weave together compelling narrative storytelling with cutting-edge medical knowledge, exploring themes of resilience, disability, identity, and the transformative power of technology and the human spirit.

Nivedita’s writing spans nonfiction and narrative medicine, often spotlighting extraordinary individuals living with neuromuscular conditions. Her work aims to inspire patients, educate caregivers, and challenge societal perceptions about chronic illness and disability. She is the author of Breaking the Limits: Untold Stories of How Disability Became Power, a groundbreaking book that blends heartfelt stories with medical and motivational insight, and the author of Billion Dollar Mind, a life changing book on mental strength with neuroscience backed principles. 

She is passionate about neuromuscular medicine, the disabled community and about mental strength. She is a sought-after speaker, researcher, and mentor. Her inspiration comes from her patients, whose courage and perseverance fuel both her clinical work and her creative pursuits.

When she's not writing or treating patients, Nivedita enjoys biking, hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. Through every page, she invites readers to find strength in vulnerability and hope in adversity.