Publication Date:May 14, 2008 Shipping:Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Promotion:Save $10.00 when you spend $50.00 or more on Qualifying Items offered by Amazon.com. Enter code BMLSAVES at checkout.Terms and Conditions Availability:Usually ships in 24 hours
short little sentences, but not like HemingwayOctober 14, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm not sure if Taylor's editor had her dumb down her writing, if she chose to do so, or if, forgive me, her recovery was not as complete as she believes. Having had significant brain injury myself, I don't mean to ridicule her about that possibility, but either way, her writing is still simple. Yes, the content was compelling. Many books can say the same, but without good prose, no such book is worth reading. After all, once we were told what a neuroanatomist is, the "brain scientist" thing was insulting. There are many better recovery books. Here the concept was good; the execution was not.
A top pick for both medical and general lending collectionsOctober 13, 2008 The author, a neuroanatomist affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, narrates her own autobiography which tells how a 37-year-old brain scientist experienced a massive stroke from an aneurysm, observed her own extensive deterioration and recovery process, and came to understand the brain from more than a researcher's viewpoint. Her audio provides help and hope to any who would understand stroke sufferers and is a top pick for both medical and general lending collections.
Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch
Excellent bookOctober 11, 2008 This book gives great insight into the working of the brain. It is well worth reading whether or not you have had a stroke. It is a fascinating read and I highly reccommend it
My Stroke of InsightOctober 6, 2008 The information contained in this book was very helpful to me and my family. My twin brother has a tramatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident a year ago. The book enlightened us and gave us knowledge on how to deal with the peaks and valleys. She lists 40 things you should know in the back of the book that are invaluable. I highly recommend the book you will use it as a resource.My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
OutstandingOctober 5, 2008 This is the BEST book I have ever read on the subject of what it feels like to have a stroke!!!! Author even told us how to treat stroke survivors-what to do and what not to do.
