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| My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey | 
 enlarge | Author: Jill Bolte Taylor
Publisher: Viking Adult
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (174 reviews)
Sales Rank: 149
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0670020745
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.196810092
EAN: 9780670020744
ASIN: 0670020745
Publication Date: May 14, 2008
Release Date: May 14, 2008
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 An Excellent and Very Revealing Insight December 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There is a lot to learn about how the brain works and what happens before, during and after a stroke. This is one person's experience from a very unique perspective--a person who studies brain function and who has had a stroke. The vivid depictions of the experience and the recovery held my attention like a murder mystery--yet better because I felt it was a real story and I think knowledge of the brain function is more mystery than science.
I recommend that everyone, who might have a stroke, everyone who cares for someone, has a family member, or a friend who has had a stroke, should read this book. It is quick and there is at least one important bit of information for each of us.
The only connection that I felt was missing was information about recovery support from a "significant other". To me this would seem important.
 All About Me Book December 30, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ego book about the author. I expected more about the near death experience and less about the repetition of how smart she claims to be. Yes she has higher education. Just read a few pages and she will tell you. Book was a complete let down!!
 My Stroke of Insight December 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My daughter-in-law had a stroke and this was a very good book to give me an idea of what she was going through, as well as Assessment questions and a list of things she most needed during recovery.
Books December 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a full time care taker for my husband who had a massive stroke last year. Since reading her book (I'm not finished, too many things on my plate). it does give me insight to what he might of been thinking and trying to tell us the first 5 weeks in the hospital (out of 10 weeks). The last 5 weeks were in rehab. I thank Jill for all the information in all areas after her stroke. It is well worth buying her book, especially if some one close to you has had a stroke. The ones who should really read this book are the professionals, staff, care providers who work with these patients. I can't begin to tell you how many professionals, nurses, Respiratory Therapist, etc, etc. did not know anything about strokes. AND, we were in a good hospital....so they say.
Physician review December 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well written and very apropo to our global human existence today!!!My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey
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