One Hundred Names for Love

A Stroke, a Marriage, and the Language of Healing

by Diane Ackerman

Running Free

Kate Allatt

RunningFree

ISBN 978 190 800 6646

published by Accent Press

At the age of 39, Kate was a busy working mother of three ... she was pescribed a medication for migraine ... fours later she suffered a massive stroke

Kate had lock-in syndrome.

Eight months later she walked out of the hospital and had relearnt how to talk and swallow!

cost £9.99

My Experience with dysphasia

Less Words, More Respect by Monica Clarke


ISBN 0951513125

In 1995 Monica's husband suffered a severe stroke.

This highly personal and honest account describes her emotions as she battled for him in hospital when he could not explain that he was in pain, and fought for his right to be consulted about medical procedures.

The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly - Le scaphandre et le papillon

Jean-Dominique Bauby


After suffering a massive stroke at the age of 42, Jean-Dominique was left with locked-in-syndrome: completely paralysed, with the exception of his left eyelid, so that he could only communicate by blinking.

ISBN 978-0375-70121-4

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The film won awards at the Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Globes and the BAFTA Awards, as well as four Academy Award nominations.

The Man who lost his language by Sheila Hale

A Case of Aphasia: Revised Edition

'A moving insight into the redemption of a great man... provocative - and uplifting.', Robin McKie, The Observer.

Published by Jessica Kingsley.
ISBN 978-1-84310-564-0

Coping With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler


Diane Roberts Stoler is a Neuropsychologist who sustained traumatic brain injuries years ago.

From her own experience and extensive research, she has written a practical guide for professionals, families, and individuals coping with acquired and traumatic brain injury..

Talking to Your Doctor


Is one of a series of publications designed to facilitate a conversational partnership between Healthcare Professionals and people with aphasia - based on techniques developed by the Aphasia Institute, Toronto, Canada.


A Time to Speak - out of print (June 09)

Positive Ideas for helping with speech problems


Book to help people with aphasia - particularly for volunteers, friends and family members.

Published by Chest, Heart & Stroke Assoc
ISBN 0901548464

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Stroke - at your fingertips

Guides you through the stages of recovery


In this inspiring guide, three leading experts answer over 280 questions from patients.

After Stroke

David M Hinds


David made a full recovery from 2 major strokes.

He provides a warmly personal and practical step-by-step recover plan.

ISBN 0 7225 3885 5

'My Year Off ' by Robert McCrum

Rediscovering Life After a Stroke


McCrum was the literary editor of the Observer when at the age of 42 stroke struck.

He has written this book about his year of recovery.

ISBN 0 3303 5240 7

Cracked

Recovering after traumatic brain injury


This is the story, in her own words, of Lynsey's quest to discover her identity and, eventually, to come to terms with her disability.

ISBN - 9781843100652

Brain injury and returning to employment

A Guide for Practitioners


ISBN 1843-10292-7

Brain Attack - The Journey Back

Liz Pearl


This anthology is a unique collection of 33 original entries written by victims, survivors and heroes about their recovery journeys from Stroke.

ISBN 0-9738040-1-7
Cost: US Dollars 20

Living with Brain Injury

Philip Fairclough


ISBN 1843-10059-2

Stroke Survivor by Andy Mccann

A Personal Guide to Coping and Recovery


ISBN - 1843-10410-5
ISBN 13 - 978-1843-10410-0

Technology for Communication and Cognitive Treatment:

The Clinician's Guide


Book by Joan Green -

A revolutionary approach to enhance treatment outcomes for people with speech, language, learning and cognitive disabilities.


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