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Merry-Go-Sorry: A Memoir of Joy and Sadness
Author: Richard G. Cuddihy (2000) Summary: Richard G. Cuddihy offers a heartfelt memoir detailing his life before and after a debilitating stroke. His narrative balances moments of sorrow with instances
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Aphasia, My World Alone
Author: Helen Harlan Wulf (1979) Summary: Helen Harlan Wulf provides an intimate look into her life after developing aphasia, sharing the emotional and psychological impacts of the condition. Her book
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My Stroke of Luck
Author: Kirk Douglas (2003) Summary: Actor Kirk Douglas shares his story of surviving a major stroke and learning to live with aphasia. His memoir combines humor, honesty, and hope, showing
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Finding My Voice with Aphasia
Author: Carol M. Maloney Summary: Carol M. Maloney shares her personal journey with aphasia following a stroke. Her memoir reflects on frustration, healing, and the strength it takes to regain
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Stroke Dialogues: Conversations with Dad
Author: Jeri Goldstein (2022) Summary: Jeri Goldstein shares heartfelt conversations with her father following his ischemic stroke and subsequent aphasia. Through their dialogues, she captures the challenges and triumphs of
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When Words Get in the Way: A Journey with Aphasia
Authors: Kevin Hadduck & Elaine Schultz (2022) Summary: This memoir chronicles Elaine Schultz’s life with aphasia, acquired at birth due to brain bleeds. Co-authored with Kevin Hadduck, the book delves
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Caring For a Loved One with Aphasia After Stroke
Editors: Jennifer L. Mozeiko & Deborah S. Yost (2022) Summary: This narrative-based guide presents the stories of seven women caring for loved ones with aphasia post-stroke. It offers practical advice,
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Love You Hard: A Memoir of Marriage, Brain Injury, and Reinventing Love
Author: Abby Maslin (2019) Summary: Abby Maslin recounts her husband’s traumatic brain injury and their path to redefining their marriage. This memoir explores the depths of love, commitment, and the
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By His Side: Life and Love after Stroke
Author: Eileen Steets Quann (2002) Summary: Eileen Quann narrates her husband’s sudden stroke at 59, which resulted in aphasia and paralysis. The memoir captures their shared journey through recovery, emphasizing