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Hi Everyone

I've just read the excellent Finding Yourself After Stroke, a compilation of stories from stroke survivors around the world. Kudos to Letisha Living for making this book become reality.

I love this collection of stories, straight from the hearts and minds of 26 stroke survivors from all around the world. Written in their own words, this book shares the lived experiences – positive and negative – of people from all walks of life. Each story reveals just how essential it is to have the support of well-informed and caring family, friends and healthcare professionals all the way from initial diagnosis and treatment, through rehabilitation and – where needed – ongoing care.

The stories demonstrate the power of early intervention, correct diagnosis and effective communication among family, friends, carers and the healthcare system. They elegantly articulate the profound practical and emotional benefits that accrue when survivors are listened to, encouraged, and truly heard by others as they wrestle to come to terms with how their mind and body work, while simultaneously searching for meaning in their up-ended lives.

Ultimately, this book captures the power of the human spirit. While the stroke survivor journey can be challenging – sometimes extremely challenging – with the right support, and an individual’s willingness to explore ways forward, people can find ways to adapt, grow and discover a new sense of purpose and self-worth.

As someone who’s on a similar journey myself, I’m very grateful to everyone who helped bring this book to life. If you’re a stroke survivor, family member, carer, healthcare professional or healthcare administrator I strongly recommend you give this collection the attention it deserves. Sit down and read it end-to-end, or just dip in and read a single story whenever you can: either way, you’ll be wiser and better prepared as help yourself or others.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Finding-Yourself-After-Stroke-Resilience-ebook/dp/B0B8ZRHJ6M

Best wishes.

Shay

Shay, thank you so much for your open and honest review of the book. I appreciate the time you took to read it and value your feedback and insight.

It is always a little intimidating when someone reviews something that you put your heart, soul and vulnerability into. Thank you for finding our intentions of raising awareness for young stroke, stroke recovery and the value of lived experience.

If anyone would like a hardcopy of Finding Yourself After Stroke, they can reach out to one of the contributing authors and purchase one directly from them, or via the book's website: https://findingyourselfafterstroke.com ;

Digital eBook (flipbook) formats of the book are available for free to download on the website.

~ Letisha

I want to highlight this book again for everyone in EnableMe. Reading other people's experiences and stories is hugely helpful. This book has been written and published by people who have had strokes and are giving their time and experience to help others.

https://findingyourselfafterstroke.com