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Stroke Survivor Stories

he 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.

Brain Aneurysms Narratives
Dozens of moving stories from brain aneurysm patients or their families.
Brain Attack- The Journey Back
A unique collection of creative writing about stroke recovery. Publication available online.
How to Conquer the World With One Hand...And an Attitude
by Paul E. Berger and Stephanie Mensh
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.
On Being Struck by a Stroke
Stroke survivor E.B. Jelks tells his story.

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.
A Stroke Survivor's Guide to Living a Meaningful Life
Stroke survivor's Kevin Williams' site includes a downloadable .pdf brochure with tips.
Stroke Survivors International
Stroke Survivors Association of Ottowa
Stroke Survivors
A British site for survivors of cerebellar strokes, this site provides a needed addition to stroke sites.

 

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