Take Brave Steps for Stroke Survivors and Families: A Message of Motivation and Hope

by Ron Gardner

Take Brave Steps? for Stroke Survivors and Families is a ground breaking roadmap that leads survivors and loved ones through the mental, emotional and social maze of stroke recovery. Readers will be... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0741446782
• ISBN13: 9780741446787
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (PA)
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Message of Motivation and Hope

Dear Reader, Any major serious illness can be a life-altering experience. As one who has recovered from such an event, I want to help you and your loved ones by sharing a message from my heart. I am a survivor of a nearly fatal stroke which rendered me paralyzed on my right side and nearly unable to speak. During recovery, my family and I struggled with the mental, emotional and social challenges we faced once our lives were changed forever. We were fearful and found helpful information hard to find. I decided that I wanted to find a way to change this reality and I wrote a book "Take Brave Steps for Stroke Survivors and Families - A Message of Motivation and Hope." In this book, I revealed very personal information about overcoming adversities as well as sharing those I continue to face today. I present my Take Brave Steps process which helps readers with self-reflections, tips and other helpful tools. Because my wife and daughter were also deeply impacted by this tragedy, I have also invited them to share their insights and helpful tips on navigating through the difficult process of change, care giving and recovery. At first, I was hesitant to share the information in my book with anyone other than stroke survivors. As time passed, the majority of feedback indicated that my Take Brave Steps process was helpful to nearly anyone facing trials and challenges in their lives. I decided my book would be a valuable resource to share with others regardless of their illness when a reviewer from the International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet said, "I give this book a strong recommendation to everyone, regardless of your situation, because whoever you are, whatever you are doing, this book can help you." May you find strength, faith, hope and endurance in each new day. I can relate to the daily trials and adversities you and your family endured or may experience in the future. On behalf of my wife, daughter and myself, we wish you and your loved ones the very best as you begin your journey to health and wellness. Ron Gardner

A book about "Life"

Ron Gardner has written a wonderful book for stroke survivors and their families. It may be the only book of its kind & this is amazing since so many stroke survivors are out there! As I read this book, it suddenly occurred to me that the book is really about life and coping with its many life altering events. Ron connects with his readers by taking a look at the "positive" side of change. He found the silver lining in adversity and so can you! If you are looking for practical ways to help you pick up the pieces following a life changing event, look no further---this is your book...