Download or read book The Calm Before the Storm written by Delanie L. Stephenson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of thirty-three, Delanie Stephenson was enjoying life with her husband, two kids, and a teaching job she loved. Blessings abounded, and Delanie thanked God for each one. But it only took a single instant to change it all. A terrible headache struck her on June 6, 2012, and no amount of ibuprofen could take care of it. Delanie had a stroke—similar to the stroke that Delanie’s twenty-nine-year-old sister had suffered a year before. What were the odds of two sisters suffering the same ailment? Delanie’s entire family was in a state of shock, and the news became worse when the doctors were unsure whether Delanie would walk or talk again. In her memoir, Delanie describes that summer of 2012 in detail, from those first harried days in the ICU to the tedious physical therapy as she slowly began to crawl her way back to recovery. Not only did Delanie walk and talk again; she emerged from her ordeal even stronger and decided that she would never again take life for granted. Filled with intimate details and the amazing resilience of the human spirit, The Calm before the Storm shares one woman’s amazing journey from stroke victim to stroke survivor.

Download or read book My Stroke of Insight written by Jill Bolte Taylor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-12 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Transformative...[Taylor's] experience...will shatter [your] own perception of the world."—ABC News The astonishing New York Times bestseller that chronicles how a brain scientist's own stroke led to enlightenment On December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven- year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. As she observed her mind deteriorate to the point that she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life-all within four hours-Taylor alternated between the euphoria of the intuitive and kinesthetic right brain, in which she felt a sense of complete well-being and peace, and the logical, sequential left brain, which recognized she was having a stroke and enabled her to seek help before she was completely lost. It would take her eight years to fully recover. For Taylor, her stroke was a blessing and a revelation. It taught her that by "stepping to the right" of our left brains, we can uncover feelings of well-being that are often sidelined by "brain chatter." Reaching wide audiences through her talk at the Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) conference and her appearance on Oprah's online Soul Series, Taylor provides a valuable recovery guide for those touched by brain injury and an inspiring testimony that inner peace is accessible to anyone.

Download or read book One Stroke Two Survivors written by Berenice Kleiman and published by Berenice Kleiman. This book was released on 2006 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Relentless written by Ted W. Baxter and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Incredible Journey of Determination and Recovery In 2005, Ted W. Baxter was at the top of his game. He was a successful, globe-trotting businessman with a resume that would impress the best of the best. In peak physical condition, Ted worked out nearly every day of the week. And then, on April 21, 2005, all that came to an end. He had a massive ischemic stroke. Doctors feared he wouldn’t make it, or if he did make it, he would be in a vegetative state in a hospital bed for the rest of his life. But miraculously, that’s not what happened . . . In Relentless, Ted W. Baxter describes his remarkable recovery. Not only did he live, but he's walking and talking again. He moves through life almost as easily as he did before the stroke; only now, his life is better. He’s learned that having a successful career is maybe not the most important thing. He’s learned to appreciate life more. He's learned that he wants to help people—and that’s what he does. He gives back, volunteering his time and effort to help other stroke victims. ​Relentless is a wonderful resource for stroke survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones, but it is also an inspiring and motivating read for anyone who is facing struggles in their own life.

Download or read book Stroke Survivor written by Andy McCann and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a wealth of advice and information for anyone who wants to know more about strokes, Andy McCann explores a broad range of issues experienced by himself and other stroke survivors.

Download or read book Thank God I Had a Stroke written by Barbara Gabogrecan and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is devastating when a busy person who thrives on setting goals and meeting them is suddenly struck with a serious illness--a situation made worse if the person is responsible for caring for others. Barbara Gabogrecan had always been a busy woman with a plan, one who thrived on setting goals and meeting them. In addition to her many professional responsibilities, she was caring for her blind and deaf ninety-year-old mother who was battling dementia. Her husband's chronic back condition left him bedridden much of the time. She didn't have the time or energy to deal with any more--and that's when her own life was changed in an instant, when she had, in quick succession, a stroke and subsequent surgery for a brain tumour. For many people, that would have been the final straw, but for Barbara, it was the chance to rise above her adversity and not just survive but prosper. Her extraordinary life experiences and accomplishments shaped her character, and now she shares her journey to recovery in candid detail with humour and compassion. Barbara tells her story in the hope of inspiring those who are living with a serious illness or are caring for someone who is.

Download or read book A Stroke of Faith written by Mark Moore and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Moore always believed he was in charge of his life. All that changed on a beautiful Saturday morning in May 2007. Suddenly he was no longer in control of anything. Though his life will never return to his pre-stroke normality, through this crisis, he has gained a deeper understanding of the centrality of God's role in his life and in all of our lives. A Stroke of Faith tells the story of moving from acceptance to surrender and from hope to faith. It reveals God's work in Mark's life as He transformed him from thinking he had everything under control to knowing God has had control all along.

Download or read book Take Brave Steps for Stoke Survivors and Families written by Ron Gardner and published by . This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book guides readers from bitter to better. Ron Gardner teaches how motivation meets inspiration; as he shares his heart felt personal tragedies and triumphs of stroke survival and recovery. Audio Book Coming Soon!

Download or read book Locked In Locked Out written by Shawn Jennings and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can there be life after a brainstem stroke? After Dr. Shawn Jennings, a busy family physician, suffered a brainstem stroke on May 13, 1999, he woke from a coma locked inside his body, aware and alert but unable to communicate or move. Once he regained limited movement in his left arm, he began typing his story, using one hand and a lot of patience. With unexpected humour and tender honesty, Shawn shares his experiences in his struggle for recovery and acceptance of his life after the stroke. He affirms that even without achieving a full recovery life is still worth it.

Download or read book Staying Alive written by Sherry Shrallow and published by . This book was released on 2018-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Live Or Die written by Richard Burns and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struck down with a stroke and all but declared dead at age 38, Dick Burns regained consciousness and a life. This is the wise and witty story of his long and slow recovery and resurrection. It is a story of hope and practical advice for victims of any serious illness and their families. It is also about what he learned from the ordeal and how his life and values changed for the better with each step of his recovery.

Download or read book The Tales of a Stroke Patient written by Joyce Hoffman and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I was up all night reading. I laughed, cried and my heart was touched. My friend recently began to ignore me and doesn't want me to visit . Your blog really made me see what a survivor sees and feel what they feel. Because of your willingness to share, I now know that I'm doing the right thing by hanging in there." Jada Thompson, a Reader "Oh Joyce.... Really touched my heart. There are no "happy words" to make this "better". But you are facing it head-on, win or lose, and that says so much about your character." Anna Bofill, IT Professional "Takes my breath away. Powerful beyond words. Really a gem!" Judy Freeman, Retired Teacher You have expanded my knowledge greatly! Keep up the good research and writing! Laurel Nichols, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital "I was a reporter and I won an AP award [for an] editorial in 99.... I'm damaged goods and words fail me, sort of a blank slate.... I keep pluggin' away, nose in the dictionary and thesaurus, hunting out words. I'm unsinkable." Mickie Roller, Stroke Survivor

Download or read book Researching Risk and Uncertainty written by Anna Olofsson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and managing risk and uncertainty is a central task in contemporary societies characterised by rapid social, technological and environmental change. This book presents research approaches used by scholars who all share a passion to gain new insights in how individuals, organisations and societies approach uncertain futures and their potential dangers. The contributions illustrate the usefulness of particular methods and methodologies for researching risk in order to advance the understanding and management of social, technological and environmental challenges. With research strategies and approaches from sociology, psychology, history, linguistics, anthropology, and gender studies, Researching Risk and Uncertainty provides guidance and inspiration to students and scholars across a range of disciplines interested in risk, disaster and social crisis.

Download or read book What You Must Know About Strokes written by Amytis Towfighi, MD and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one is ever prepared for a stroke. It just happens, and when it does, the results can be life altering. From difficulties with communication to weakness, numbness, and cognitive difficulties, a stroke can have a wide range of consequences. For most people affected by a stroke, a flood of questions come afterward: How did this happen? What do we do next? What are our options? How long will recovery take? Am I at risk for another stroke? To answer these questions and so many others, stroke specialist Dr. Amytis Towfighi and best-selling health writer and stroke survivor Laura Stevens have written What You Must Know About Strokes. Written in plain English, this useful guide offers all the information stroke survivors and their loved ones need to know in order to ask the right questions and make informed decisions. The book is divided into four parts. Part 1 explains what a stroke is and which risk factors increase the odds of having a stroke. It also includes information on identifying the early signs of a stroke and what to do when they appear. Part 2 looks at the immediate care given to stroke survivors as they are brought into a hospital setting. Part 3 details the most common rehabilitation treatments given to stroke patients to help them regain their ability to carry out their daily activities, mobility, speech, and cognition. These include occupational, physical, and speech therapies. It also discusses a number of complementary and alternative treatments that may be helpful. Part 4 offers important suggestions on lifestyle and nutrition to help patients avoid another stroke. Part 5 provides a look at life after a stroke and the issues stroke survivors may face. It offers practical and easy-to-follow advice on moving forward. The book also offers a section of resources, listing services and agencies that provide answers and assistance to stroke patients and their families. The many challenges of dealing with a stroke are great—for patients as well as their loved ones. The road back is not always easy. Understanding what is happening and what treatment options are available is crucial. The information contained in this book can greatly benefit anyone dealing with the aftermath of a stroke and make all the difference in the world.

Download or read book Not Your Dad s Stroke written by Ron LaCombe and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not Your Dad’s Stroke is written by a stroke survivor for stroke survivors and their loved ones. It documents the author’s recovery from a 2012 stroke, and examines the research and treatment advancements over the twenty years since his dad had his stroke. The author also discusses strategies and resources to help make recovery easier. The book includes personal accounts from other stroke survivors, caregivers, and a therapist. Not all the stories have happy endings, but all are informative and inspirational. Most newly diagnosed stroke patients are in fear of the unknown. In the author’s case, his first thought was of his dad's stroke, and how it had been the start of his dad’s decline. However, as the author’s treatment and recovery began, the first thing he realized was that things had changed for the better, with faster diagnoses and improved treatments. From the beginning, he had a better prognosis, with early discussions on recovery and preventing the next stroke. Everyone knows someone that has had a stroke. It can happen to anyone at any age. No two strokes are the same, as no two recoveries are the same. The bottom line is that recovery is hard work, survivors have to keep at it, and at some point, learn to accept the new version of themselves. This book will be an informative resource and inspiration for newly diagnosed stroke patients, anyone who has suffered a stroke, and for the loved ones and caregivers of stroke survivors. The manuscript was built around common questions about stroke identified though conversations with stroke survivors, caregivers, and peer support workers.

Download or read book Beating the Odds A Stroke Survivor s Journey written by Jermaine S. Archibald and published by Awakening Frequency Media. This book was released on 2024-05-12 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beating the Odds - A Stroke Survivor's Journey" is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles Jermaine's remarkable recovery from a life-altering stroke. After suffering a stroke, Jermaine found himself confined to a hospital bed for 28 days, missing the Christmas holiday he had looked forward to. Enduring two procedures and facing the daunting challenge of relearning basic skills like walking and talking, Jermaine's journey of recovery is nothing short of inspirational. Through the pages of this book, readers are taken on a profound journey, experiencing the trials and triumphs before, during, and after Jermaine's stroke. His resilience and determination shine through, offering hope and encouragement to others facing similar challenges. "Beating the Odds" is more than just a personal story; it's a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It delivers a positive message of hope and healing to survivors, their families, and anyone touched by the impact of a medical crisis. This book is written for those who have experienced similar struggles and serves as a reminder to prioritize health and well-being. Jermaine's story is a beacon of hope, urging us all to persevere and cherish our health.

Download or read book Tales of neuroscience written by Pranjal Garg and published by The Mind Gala. This book was released on 2023-04-27 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Neuroscience is a compendium of 41 articles authored by students and mentors who participated in a mentorship program. The book covers a diverse range of topics within the field of neuroscience, including basic neuroscience, diseases, mental health, neuro-technology, and the impact of neuroscience on daily life. The book is unique in that it also includes translations of select articles in Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam, thereby broadening the accessibility of the content to a wider audience. The contributors offer insightful perspectives and deep insights into the intricacies of the brain, making this book an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the field of neuroscience.