Different Strokes: An Intimate Memoir for Stroke Survivors, Families, and Care Givers

by Steven Boorstein, Jie Mao (Introduction)

Overview

“Strokes are the third-leading cause of death in America, and for the ‘lucky’ stroke victims who don’t die, about half will spend the rest of their lives trying to recover.” Roughly 700,000 American suffer a stroke each year and around 140,000 of them are fatal. Different Strokes is an in-depth look at what surviving, or not surviving, a stroke can mean. And Steven Boorstein should know—at age fifty-two, he suffered a stroke after a hit on the ski slopes of Vail. Part-memoir, part-how-to, Steven Boorstein’s book will help you to recover from a stroke, whether you were the victim of one or had to watch a loved one suffer.
Dividing the book into three distinct sections, Boorstein first focuses on his personal experience with a stroke, how he recovered, and his controversial use of medical marijuana to help resurrect his damaged mind and wracked body. The second part of this book explores how others have dealt with a stroke. Hear first-hand from stroke survivors and their loved ones about what effect a stroke had on their marriage, sex life, careers, relationships (with children, relatives, strangers), and more. The finale of the book covers tools and helpful resources—therapies, therapeutic tools, and exercises; organizations for survivors; and key words—for people who have had a stroke, been diagnosed as being at risk, or for those whose loved ones are at risk or are recovering. This is an essential book for anyone who’s ever had, or been hurt by, a stroke.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616084714
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	10/26/2011
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Steve Boorstein is a stroke survivor, writer and researcher. His passion is stroke-care advocacy and education. He has interviewed many survivors and their caregivers. In his pre-stroke life, Steve hosted a national radio show; appeared on The View; authored four books and produced three DVDs on clothing care. He is currently writing his next book and speaking on behalf of stroke awareness. Married, with two adult sons, Steve lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Dr. Jie Mao received her M.D. from the Junior Honors Medical Program at University of Florida College of Medicine. She performed an internship in General Surgery followed by a four year residency in Diagnostic Radiology and a one year fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Her specialties include treatment of strokes, abdominal aneurysms, and solid organ cancers. She currently lives with her family in Boulder, Colorado. She can be found at www.sirweb.org.

Table of Contents

Introduction Dr. Jie Mao ix

Foreword John Newcombe xiii

Part 1 My Story 5

Chapter 1 TIAs (April 2, 2008) 7

Chapter 2 Rehabilitation and Getting Back on the Slopes Week Before the Stroke 15

Chapter 3 Emergency Room (April 2, 2008 - Day One) 19

Chapter 4 LifeasIKnewIt"Pre-Strok 27

Chapter 5 Surgery Day—The Actual Procedure(April 3, 2008) 31

Chapter 6 the Damage 35

Chapter 7 ICU—Day Two 41

Chapter 8 The Rehab Wing 41

Chapter 9 Home At Last 55

Chapter 10 The Easiest Things Made Difficult 61

Chapter 11 Back to Business 71

Chapter 12 My Hands! 77

Chapter 13 Good Days and Bad Days 81

Chapter 14 It's Time to Drive 89

Chapter 15 Traveling 97

Chapter 16 The Next Level 103

Chapter 17 Wimbledon 109

Chapter 18 Getting Back To It 115

Epilogue 125

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Part 2 Interviews With Stroke Survivors 135

Interviews with Stroke Survivors 137

Part 3 Glossary and Resources 231

Glossary 233

Exercises for Therapy 239

Links and Statistics 240

Editorial Reviews

Different Strokes is a great read! It's emotional, personal and a true account of what life-long recovery from a stroke is like.

Marvel Vena