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My Stroke of Insight

a Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
Jan 18, 2016
Jan 18 2016, I am not finished this book yet, but it will be one I will be recommending to everyone I know. I believe that Jill Bolte Taylor is a bit of a wonder woman, and while I don't believe I could ever accomplish what she has done, (either pre-stroke or post-stroke!) I found this book truly inspiring. I believe it will help me as I work with my Mom, (who is slowly losing it) and I certainly hope that if I ever have a stroke, or a brain injury of any kind, that someone in my circle of caregivers will have read this book! (Note: I read the book while listening to the audio book. The audio book is narrated by the author, and is a great addition to the book. However, there are several simple drawings in the book that would be missed, so if you can get them both at the same time, that would be ideal.) I see that another book 'Stronger after Stroke' is recommended below in another comment. I will check that one out as well.......Jan 21 2016, One point I will take away from this book is the fact that we only have to experience any one emotion for 90 seconds. After 90 seconds, we choose to remain in that emotion, or direct our brains in another direction. I will keep that in mind!