Steven Rosenberg

For stroke survivors & loved ones - a must read

Revisado: 08-07-20

What makes this wonderful book so useful is that it offers much valuable information while demystifying complex medical language. The extensive information is delivered in digestible amounts. Most importantly it provides background and language to communicate with the physicians. It solves the disconcerting situation of being a patient or caregiver and not know what to ask or how to interpret information due to a lacking of foundation of knowledge about stroke and the brain.

The book also provided much evidence regarding recent science concerning the mind body spirit connection. It was refreshing to hear this holistic approach augmenting more mainstream medicine.

One of my greatest takeaways is that it puts recovery into the hands of both the caregiver and the survivor. The author stresses the point about how important participation is for optimum recovery.

The chapters about advocating for a loved one in a hospital were illuminating. They highlighted the need for vigilance as well as engagement with hospital staff to ensure the best treatment.

The book even provided me with an understanding some of insurance peculiarities and how to navigate them effectively.

I especially appreciated that each chapter listed essential takeaways. These bullet points enable a quick read to get the idea of the most important parts of the chapter. This is a book that can be re-read at different points of recovery to gain new insights with each reading.

While the author is compassionate, she is candid about responsibilities needed for change. The stories were also helpful and hopeful for long-term recovery.

The immensely helpful content is enhanced by the author’s own voice. Not only is it crystal clear and easy to follow but the empathy and concern contained in the book is evident in her voice.

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