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Stroke Diary: A Primer for Aphasia Therapy (Volume 1)
Author: Thomas G. Broussard, Jr., Ph.D. Summary: In this first volume, Dr. Broussard shares his personal journey through aphasia recovery, offering insights and practical exercises to aid others facing similar
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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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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey
Author: Jill Bolte Taylor (2008) Summary: Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor provides a unique perspective on stroke recovery, detailing her own experience of a massive stroke and the subsequent journey to
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Stroke Diary: The Secret of Aphasia Recovery (Volume 2)
Author: Thomas G. Broussard, Jr., Ph.D. Summary: Continuing his exploration of aphasia recovery, Dr. Broussard delves into the neurological aspects of healing, emphasizing the brain’s capacity for relearning and adaptation
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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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Hernzebekana! Her Language of Love
Authors: Rebecca Lawton & Dawn Rosewitz (2023) Summary: This memoir tells the story of Rebecca Lawton, a multiple-stroke survivor with aphasia, and her journey of recovery and love. The narrative
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The Stroke of Midnight: A Brain Attack
Author: Robert Smith (2005) Summary: Robert Smith narrates his personal experience of suffering a stroke, focusing on the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that followed. His story sheds light on
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Stroke Diary: Just So Stories, How Aphasia Got Its Language Back (Volume 3)
Author: Thomas G. Broussard, Jr., Ph.D. Summary: In the final installment of the Stroke Diary series, Dr. Broussard uses storytelling to illustrate the nuances of aphasia recovery, providing both inspiration