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links below lead to sites that contain personal accounts
from stroke survivors. Many are eloquently written and
full of detail on what it is like to recover from stroke and prevail over its effects.
A
Stroke of Luck
This book recounts the life, crisis and rebirth of Dr.
Howard Rocket, a stroke survivor on a mission
to promote awareness of stroke.
My
Story...
The personal and articulate story of John D'Arcy, who
suffered a major stroke at age 39 and subsequently developed
a site devoted to the exchange of stroke survival stories.
Stroke
Connection Magazine American Stroke Association. Written by stroke
survivors and caregivers, this magazine provides a wealth
of post-stroke information, hope and encouragement.
(PDF format: Requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader)
Stroke
Family
Barbara Dean Schacker helped her father go from 9 words
to 700 after he suffered a massive stroke.
Stroke-Survivors.com
Stroke survivor Rowland Gale has built a thorough site
that provides stroke information, tips for daily living,
and a newly-revised area on hemiplegia recovery.
Who
Stole My Other Side?
The personal -- and often poignantly funny -- story of
Sheila Sanders, who suffered a stroke at age 38.
Hemiplegia Recovery
A site offering a helpful array of resources for stroke
survivors and their families, from everyday living to
music therapy.
The information contained in this
web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
Consultation with your doctor or health care professional is recommended.