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Bezig met laden... Over My Head: A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside Looking Outdoor Claudia L. Osborn
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. I found this memoir written by a brain-injured doctor to be very moving. She did an excellent job of describing her life before, then after, being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike. It was fascinating to me to "watch" as the extent of her injury unfolded. It's understandable that she herself had such difficulty figuring out just how much she'd been damaged, considering how confusing everything was to her. But the people around her, and even her initial neurologist, seemed oblivious to the severity of her injury as well. I'm thankful the author finally decided to contact a different neurologist who had the wisdom to send her to an intense, full-time therapy program for 10 months. The author has a gift for storytelling. I was drawn into the story as she included just the right amount of information to get her point across, while still allowing the reader to feel captivated by what was happening. She is a true inspiration to brain-injured people who have to find, and accept, a new sense of self. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Locked inside a brain-injured head looking out at a challenging world is the premise of this extraordinary autobiography. Over My Head is an inspiring story of how one woman comes to terms with the loss of her identity and the courageous steps (and hilarious missteps) she takes while learning to rebuild her life. The author, a 45-year-old doctor and clinical professor of medicine, describes the aftermath of a brain injury eleven years ago which stripped her of her beloved profession. For years she was deprived of her intellectual companionship and the ability to handle the simplest undertakings like shopping for groceries or sorting the mail. Her progression from confusion, dysfunction, and alienation to a full, happy life is told with restraint, great style, and considerable humor. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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However her book is not only an education, it's also funny and enlightening. Ms. Osborn has obviously decided to make her life's work publicizing the issue. I noticed that she has quite a demanding speaking schedule, although she had also needed to take a break earlier in 2014. ( )