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Speechless: God And Brain Injury Finally getting to the top of a large rock outcropping where he wanted to fish, Keith didn’t realize his life would soon be drastically different. Losing his footing, he smashed headfirst onto the rocks below, bounced, and then rolled into the lake. A nearby fisherman pulled him out, saving his life. Waking up speechless in a hospital room, Keith began to face the realities of a traumatic brain injury, a battle no one can prepare for. Despite a determination to win the battle of recovery at any cost, he eventually had to come to terms with the reality his life would never be the same. The old Keith was dead. In the years that followed, Keith realized God had orchestrated everything in his life, including the accident. God brought him from grief, hopelessness, and despair to acceptance, peace, and thankfulness. As you experience with Keith the painful process of recovery, you will also experience the many ways God comforted him. The Master’s touch will leave you speechless as well. Where is the Mango Princess? The author’s personal story of how her husband Alan’s tragic boating accident nearly destroyed her family. Cathy Crimmins describes the emotional roller coaster that is familiar to those living with TBI in a way that is simultaneously loving, angry, hilarious, sad, and hopeful. A short article and a picture of Crimmins appeared in the March 2001 Good Houskeeping. Smile and Jump High! the True Story of Overcoming a Traumatic Brain Injury A moving account of how one young woman and her family struggle through the 'hidden tunnel of darkness' for more than four years. Their journey begins with re-learning basic physical tasks of life such as holding a fork and using a toothbrush; taking a shower and eating; and subsequently walking and talking. These prove to be easy compared with what comes next, however. They must still deal with residual brain deficits that affect her perception, reasoning, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and volatile behavior. This is a story worth telling because it inspires hope and comfort for brain injury victims and their families. It's also a warning to every parent, teen, and young adult about making bad choices. The entire scenario was preventable… automobiles, alcohol and fatigue don't mix!
Each day throughout the world hundreds of people suffer head injuries. The after-care of the victim, once the injury is no longer life-threatening, is often inadequate, and all too often families are left to manage as best as they can. This book explains the effects of injury in non-technical terms and, where possible, suggests practical ways of overcoming these effects. The authors follow the stages that the patient goes through, and explain the procedures and techniques used to chart progress. They also examine the effect of head trauma on families and friends. For the person who will eventually recover sufficiently to do so, there are suggestions on managing the return to work or school most effectively. For those who will never reach this level, there is a section which describes the long-term adjustments that these people and their care-givers need to make. The final section outlines the requirements of a head injury rehabilitation system, and gives some suggestions about the steps that individuals can take to ensure that this sort of service is provided in their area. The new edition has been fully updated to reflect the recent advances in medical science.
Back Roads Home A tender story of lessons learned about love, integrity and faith. An intimate portrait of one family's struggle with drugs, alcohol and the brain injury of their nineteen-year-old son, Michael. Karen Moderow's fast-paced, fiction-like narrative is a good read for those who deal with pain in their families and need to discover new depths of grace. All Books are available for loan to BIRF members, or for purchase at Amazon.com. Shop Amazon.com from our site, and support BIRF. |
Head Injury: The Facts : A Guide for Families and Care-Givers