| Description |
xvi, 206 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
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"Previously published in a Viking edition."--Verso of t.p. |
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"A Plume book." |
| Summary |
On December 10, 1996, Taylor, a brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke. She observed her own mind deteriorate. Now she shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery. |
| Contents |
Jill's pre-stroke life -- Simple science -- Hemispheric asymmetries -- Morning of the stroke -- Orchestrating my rescue -- My return to the still -- Bare to the bone -- Neurological intensive care -- Day two: the morning after -- Day three: G.G. comes to town -- Healing and preparing for surgery -- Stereotactic craniotomy -- What I needed the most -- Milestones for recovery -- My stroke of insight -- My right and left minds -- Own your power -- Cells and multidimensional circuitry -- Finding your deep inner peace -- Tending the garden. |
| Subject |
Taylor, Jill Bolte, 1959- -- Health.
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- United States -- Biography.
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
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| ISBN |
9780452295544 (pbk.) |
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0452295548 (pbk.) |
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