Return to Ithaca: A Woman's Triumph over the Disabilities of a Severe Stroke
When she was 21 years old Barbara Newborn's dreams of teaching English and getting married were cruelly shattered when she suffered a severe stroke. Her world changed overnight. One day she was an... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:185230944X
ISBN13:9781852309442
Release Date:January 1997
Publisher:Element Books
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.4" x 8.4"
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5 ratings
A MUST-READ!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is an incredible book, I am an Occupational Therapy student and I found this book to be powerful and insightful. Newborn captures her emotions, thoughts and experiences in such a way that you feel as though you experienced them with her. For those working in rehab settings, knowing someone who had a stroke or stroke survivors, this is a must read. It is pretty short and I was unable to put it down, happy reading!
A must-read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I've not only had the pleasure of reading this book, but I've met it's author. She's the real thing. She absolutely shines. She walks a couple of feet off the ground. Ms. Newborn is not only a survivor, but a person who has happiness to share with others. Her book offers incredible insight to those who have either experienced a stroke or know someone who has. She gave me a clear understanding of aphasia and how strokes effect people.
A must read for stroke survivors!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I read quite a few books about strokes following my own, but only wanted to own two. This book, which was a gift from a dear friend, provided such inspiration during my recovery. I still read it from time to time because it continues to be a touchstone for me. I've always loved the poem "Ithaca" which is referenced in the title but it's taken on a special meaning since reading this book. Thank you for writing it, Barbara.
Excellent for stroke survivors under 50.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book says it all. My sisiter suffered a stroke at 46 and this book helped me and her husband to understand what exactly she was going through and what to expect.
A young woman's experience of stroke
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
Although there are several first person accounts of the stroke experience, most have been written from the perspective of the older victim. When stroke hits a young person there a special twists to the knife. All those who have to deal with young people with stroke should read this wonderful book.
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