Brain Injury

This is the story of the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), concussive and sub-concussive trauma. It is also a story of power, of science and sport, and of the bodies that society deems worth sacrificing. It is an investigation that explores the truth about concussion in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent sports, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with consequences. This story belongs to those families.

“Discharged from a hospital just means you’re not dead.” These words of Ralph B. Lilly, M.D., describe his early struggle to recover from a traumatic brain injury. Lilly was a forty-four-year-old practicing neurologist sitting on his motorcycle at a red light when a drunk driver rear-ended him in 1980. In the ICU, after regaining consciousness and being told what happened, he asked, “What’s a hospital? What’s a motorcycle?” This tragic experience transformed his life and his approach to his neurology practice: doctors treat those with brain injury; but loved ones heal them.

Abby Maslin shares an inspiring story of resilience and commitment in a deeply affecting new memoir. After her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury, the couple worked together as he recovered - and they learned to love again.

In Resilience on Four Hooves, Suzanne shares the deeply personal and uplifting story of Marvin’s journey from the trauma of his accident to his remarkable recovery. With the help of the expert team at the John Thomas Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University, Marvin began a long and challenging path back to health. This journey wasn’t easy—setbacks, uncertainty, and difficult decisions marked every step. But through it all, Suzanne’s dedication to Marvin never wavered.

Dear Frustrated Concussion Sufferer: Many elite athletes never get over their concussions. They can't think straight. They can't remember. They can't function. They can't work! Don't be one of those people. You're in the right place if: 1. You’re still having terrible headaches long after your concussion. 2. You’re holding off the things you want to do because of the aftermath of your concussion. 3. You’ve been forced to quit your job. 4. You’re depressed. 5. You’re having ANY thoughts of suicide at all! A concussion is not a LIFE sentence. The best advice that the best ...

On a snowy night near Baldwin, Wisconsin, in the mid-1980s, a car leaves the road, killing one local girl and sending her best friend to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. Sheriff Jeff Sanderson, with help from his computer whiz ex-wife, his wisecracking new deputy, a flirty diner waitress, and a local high school hockey star, looks into the accident and begins to wonder if it really was just an accident.

Beyond the Silence How Botox Can Help Stroke and Vegetative Patients Reclaim Movement and Comfort By Kaiim Daids Unlock the Power of Healing Hidden in Plain Sight When the world goes quiet after a stroke or traumatic brain injury, hope often fades with it. Muscles freeze. Joints contract. And families are left navigating heartbreak with no roadmap. But what if one of the most misunderstood medical tools-Botox-could offer real comfort, restored movement, and a new chance at dignity? In Beyond the Silence, Kaiim Daids delivers a life-affirming, eye-opening guide for families, caregivers, and ...

CONCUSSIONS AND HOW I REDUCED MY SYMPTOMS After a seizure at 51 years old, I believed my 12 year pro football career was at least partially to blame. It sent me on a mission to determine what I could do to alleviate my symptoms and get my life back. This book is about what I personally did to help relieve my concussion symptoms. The book is NOT going to go into the specifics of the macroscopic or microscopic aspects of the cause of concussions. It IS, however, for those that want a simplified strategy to help reduce and/or eliminate the symptoms for THEIR SPECIFIC damage. You see, not all ...

The Mystery of the Dent in My Head is a short, humorous look at what happened when I died of a heart attack on August 15, 2015. I collapsed on the floor at a customer site. Paramedics shocked me five times on the way to the hospital, then two more in the ER before I was brought back to life. I was dead for over 20 minutes. Doctors placed a stent to open my widowmaker artery, then put me into a coma to save my brain function. Waking up from said coma, I was shocked to find a very large dent in my head. I have no idea how it got there. Neither does anyone else. Does this not strike you as odd?

On the morning of 10 December 2015, Owen Wright entered the water at Pipeline, Hawaii, determined to become a world champion. But after being pounded by a set of monstrous waves, he ended up fighting for life and facing extensive brain trauma. In this inspirational memoir, Wright chronicles the events leading up to that fateful day, as well as the months and years that followed as he battled to regain basic functioning, and eventually the capacity to compete again at the apex of surfing.

Bare Knuckle Boxing, now the fastest growing combat sport in the world, is still even in this day and age often stigmatised, but did you know that Bare Knuckle Boxing is medically proven to be safer than gloved boxing? Yes, its true and Punch Drunk will explain why. Starting back in 1741 and the story of how the first set of universally accepted boxing rules, Boughton’s rules were formulated and published in 1743, later the basis of the London Prize ring rules all the way up until the current day with expert testimony from qualified medical professionals and stars of the sport at the top ...

TWICE DEAD…NOW KICKING BUTT! How One Inspirational Man Rebuilt His Life After Being Revived from Death MOTIVATIONAL – INSPIRATIONAL – SPIRITUAL – TRUE STORY Have you ever wondered what it is like to die? To enter another realm where you mingle with others who have passed? To see living family and friends from your place up in the spiritual world? Will there be bright, white lights? A tunnel? A man or woman, arms extended, waiting to greet you?... Wonder no more because Stephen Hewett, the man who died TWICE and came back to live life to the absolute FULL reveals all in TWICE DEAD…...

Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland have each suffered significant, debilitating brain injury - one through rare disease and the medical interventions that followed, the other through deep childhood trauma. In this brave and honest book, Jamila and Rosie share their parallel stories of becoming and being sick, alongside the experience and advice of those who've been there before. They reveal that their 'broken brains' have more in common than they initially realised, proving how mental and physical health are inextricably entwined.

Unlocking My Brain: Through the Labyrinth of Acquired Brain Injury brings to life Christine's personal experience of brain injury - from losing her vision and being unable to walk, talk or write, Christine regained her life, her thoughts and her career. In 1991, Christine was involved in a horrific car accident and suffered extensive injuries including Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Unlocking My Brain shows the incredible plasticity of the human brain as well as the plasticity of the human spirit.

Life can throw many things your way. Abusive parent(s) or spouse, divorce, infertility, death of a loved one, or even an unexpected diagnosis. In life you experience all types of feelings and emotions, you don’t know what to do or how to act. Feelings of anger, rejection, hopelessness or even despair can overtake you. It can be devastating. It may feel like the odds are stacked against you, the great news is, you can overcome the diagnosis. Follow the journey of Christopher H. Wallace and see how life’s many obstacles tried to beat him down but he overcame them. From having survived an ...

When Lauren Murphy's employee and friend, Abby Mason, calls in sick, it sets off a vicious plot of retaliation, jealousy, and hatred. Lauren must fill in for Abby for the day, but she herself pays the price for the events that play out, resulting in danger, heartache, and a state of confusion. A STATE OF CONFUSION is the 4th installment of the Lauren Murphy Mystery series, preceded by THE DEATH OF STACEY, THE DEATH OF ME, and EDDIE'S REVENGE.

Encephalitis almost ended Chris Maxwell's life. The scar tissue in his brain and life with epilepsy made him - and his family and friends - feel like the life they'd known changed suddenly and permanently. For Maxwell and the staggering number of people facing traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, or other painful encounters, life is experienced through a different lens.

Life entails inevitable challenges. To surmount these battles, we each seek for various mechanisms. This particular audiobook on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is developed for those who are struggling with borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. It will also be a great resource for those who have loved ones beset by the same issues.

By recounting the untold story of the most influential sports campaign in British newspaper history, which turned concussion in professional rugby from a niche issue into front and back page news, Concussed poses the questions all sports lovers need answering as evidence grows linking sports-related concussions to premature deaths and dementia. Written by Sam Peters, the journalist who spearheaded the Mail on Sunday's Cudlipp Prize nominated concussion campaign, Concussed reveals one man's attempts to blow the whistle on a mounting head injury crisis.

On an uncharacteristically warm February day in Texas, a young couple sets off in search of a new adventure. The quiet, isolated woods of the resort offer the perfect setting for a romantic weekend for two. They challenge each other to an ATV ride and start off energized, excited, and ready to explore. The adventure that follows, however, is not what they anticipated. After crossing several cattle guards successfully, Donna Valentino attempts to navigate another - only to crash into an almost invisible chain.