Listening in the Silence, Seeing in the Dark: Reconstructing Life After Brain Injury

by Ruthann Knechel Johansen and Prof. Johansen, Ruthann Knechel

Traumatic brain injury can interrupt without warning the life story that any one of us is in the midst of creating. When the author's fifteen-year-old son survives a terrible car crash in spite of massive trauma to his brain, she and her family know only that his story has not ended. Their efforts, Erik's own efforts, and those of everyone who helps bring him from deep coma to new life make up a moving and inspiring story for us all, one that invites...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520231147
• ISBN13: 9780520231146
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Well written and touching story

The author provided a thorough and very well-written account of the traumatic situation that her family found themselves in. The book was eye-opening and a pleasure to read. It is incredible how accomplished the author's son has become following such a terrifying brain injury. This book will give hope to others who are unfortunately suffering from a similar situation. An important message that is conveyed throughout is that one MUST be their child's voice and advocate when a child is immersed in a world of medical control and jargon. The amazing recovery of the author's son is undoubtedly due to the insistent, undying motivation from his parents.

Very good read

I am a survivor of a horrific TBI. I have been reading many text books and personal stories in the last 5 years. I am 21 years post. I have no memory of my accident and even months following. Reading this book made me want to cry at times for my mom. This is a good book because it shows the importance of family. I am better off than what was ever expected of me. This is one of my favorite personal story books on TBI. (traumatic brain injury for all you "outsiders.")