Stroke
Dealing with a Sudden Life Change
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John S. Johnston
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This book is about how my wife Michele and I dealt with a stroke and how it changed the way I certainly look at life. It not a medical book. It examines the relationship between two people dealing with a tragic situation. It is also about the good, bad, sad, and even humorous times we have shared.
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Julia Fox Garrison refused to listen to the professionals she called Dr. Jerk and Dr. Panic, who - after she suffered a massive, debilitating stroke at age thirty-seven - told her she’d probably die, or to Nurse Doom, who ignored her emergency call button. Instead she heeded the advice of kind, gifted Dr. Neuro, who promised her he would “treat your mind as well as your body.” Julia figured if she could somehow manage to get herself into a wheelchair, at least she’d always find parking. But after many, many months of hospitalization and rehab, Julia not only got into a wheelchair, but she got back out.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heroic Story
- De Pamela Harvey en 02-29-12
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Small Steps
- The Year I Got Polio
- De: Peg Kehret
- Narrado por: Susan Boyce
- Duración: 3 h y 8 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 425
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 361
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 362
Acclaimed author Peg Kehret has written the true story of the year when she was twelve and stricken with polio. At first paralyzed and terrified, she fought her way to recovery, aided by doctors and therapists, a loving family, supportive roommates fighting their own battles with the disease, and plenty of grit and luck. With the humor and suspense that are her trademarks, Peg Kehret vividly recreates a year of heartbreak and triumph.
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4 out of 5 stars
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11 year old reviewer
- De T. R. Humperdink en 04-26-17
De: Peg Kehret
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When Your Parent Becomes Your Child
- A Journey of Faith Through My Mother's Dementia
- De: Ken Abraham
- Narrado por: Tim Lundeen
- Duración: 7 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 80
At first, Ken Abraham wrote off his mother’s changes in behavior as quirks that just come with old age. There was memory loss, physical decline, hygiene issues, paranoia, and uncharacteristic attitudes. He soon realized that dementia had changed her life - and his family’s - forever. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.4 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease. That’s one in eight older Americans. More than likely, that figure includes someone you know and love.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Very Christian and not very useful so far
- De Cat288 en 11-29-15
De: Ken Abraham
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Rebuilding Sergeant Peck
- How I Put Body and Soul Back Together After Afghanistan
- De: John Peck, Dava Guerin, Terry Bivens, y otros
- Narrado por: John Peck, Peter Berkrot, Christina Traister
- Duración: 8 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 112
Marine Sgt. John Peck survived an IED during the War on Terror that left him with a traumatic brain injury, amnesia, and cost him his marriage. He survived another three years later, one that left him with three and a half limbs missing. He’s one of only two living people to survive the flesh-eating fungus he contracted in recovery at Walter Reed, one that left him as a quadruple amputee. And that’s only the beginning of his story. What followed was a recovery nothing short of miraculous.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Story of one man's will to overcome
- De Amazon Customer en 02-12-21
De: John Peck, y otros
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Just Don't Fall
- How I Grew Up, Conquered Illness, and Made It Down the Mountain
- De: Josh Sundquist
- Narrado por: Josh Sundquist
- Duración: 10 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 103
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 87
At age nine, Josh Sundquist was diagnosed with cancer, and by age 10, he'd lost his leg to the illness. But Sundquist never faltered in his dream to ski in the Paralympics, and in 2006 he achieved his goal in Turin, Italy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A fun read
- De Kindle Customer en 08-14-12
De: Josh Sundquist
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Yes Sister, No Sister
- My Life as a Trainee Nurse in 1950s Yorkshire
- De: Jennifer Craig
- Narrado por: Jennifer Craig
- Duración: 9 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 122
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 108
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 110
In Jennifer Craig's enchanting memoir, we meet these warm-hearted yet naïve young girls as they get to grips with strict discipline, long hours and bodily fluids. But we also see the camaraderie that develops in evening study sessions, sneaked trips to the cinema and mischievous escapades with the young trainee doctors. The harsh conditions prove too much for some girls, but the opportunity to help her patients in their time of need is too much of a pull for Jenny.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I enjoyed it but it probably isn't for everyone
- De Jilly en 02-11-12
De: Jennifer Craig
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Last Night in the OR
- A Transplant Surgeon's Odyssey
- De: Bud Shaw
- Narrado por: Jonathan Yen
- Duración: 8 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 134
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 122
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 121
The 1980s marked a revolution in the field of organ transplants, and Bud Shaw, MD, who studied under Tom Starzl in Pittsburgh, was on the front lines. Now retired from active practice, Dr. Shaw relays gripping moments of anguish and elation, frustration and reward, despair and hope in his struggle to save patients. He reveals harshly intimate moments of his medical career.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Expect alot of bad language!
- De Lynn L. en 08-10-16
De: Bud Shaw
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On My Own Two Feet
- From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life
- De: Amy Purdy, Michelle Burford
- Narrado por: Amy Purdy, Jorjeana Marie
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 70
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 65
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 65
In this poignant and uplifting memoir, Dancing with the Stars sensation Amy Purdy reveals the story of how losing her legs led her to find a spiritual path. When the Las Vegas native was just nineteen, she came down with bacterial meningitis and was given less than a two percent chance of survival. In a near-death experience, she saw three figures who told her: “You can come with us, or you can stay. No matter what happens in your life, it's all going to make sense in the end." In that moment, Amy chose to live.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Powerful Memoir of Truimph over Tragedy
- De ElizOF en 01-31-22
De: Amy Purdy, y otros
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I Just Want You to Know
- Letters to My Kids on Love, Faith, and Family
- De: Kate Gosselin
- Narrado por: Kate Gosselin
- Duración: 3 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 21
In I Just Want You to Know, New York Times best-selling author Kate Gosselin continues her story of faith and family, picking up where her first book, Multiple Blessings, ended. Using excerpts and written prayers from her actual journal, Kate offers an intimate look at the heart of a mother during the three years her family transitioned from obscurity into television fame.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This was a good book
- De lisa m schumann en 01-03-22
De: Kate Gosselin
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How to Get Run Over by a Truck
- A Memoir
- De: Katie McKenna
- Narrado por: Katie McKenna
- Duración: 8 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,500
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,385
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,384
People often say, "I feel like I've been run over by a truck." Katie actually was. On a sunny morning bike ride in Brooklyn, 24-year-old Katie McKenna was forever changed when she was run over by an 18-wheeler. Being crushed under a massive semi wasn't something Katie should have survived. After 10 hours of emergency surgery, she woke to find herself in a body and a life that would never be the same.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Funny and an amazing story.
- De T. Thompson en 12-16-16
De: Katie McKenna
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Hope and Other Luxuries
- A Mother’s Journey Through a Daughter’s Anorexia
- De: Clare B. Dunkle
- Narrado por: Abby Craden
- Duración: 22 h y 4 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 95
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 88
Clare Dunkle seemed to have an ideal life - two beautiful, high-achieving teenage daughters, a loving husband, and a satisfying and successful career as a children's book novelist. But it's when you let down your guard that the ax falls. Just after one daughter successfully conquered her depression, another daughter developed a life-threatening eating disorder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Potent and Real
- De Susie en 09-17-15
De: Clare B. Dunkle
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In the Water They Can't See You Cry
- A Memoir
- De: Amanda Beard, Rebecca Paley
- Narrado por: Tavia Gilbert
- Duración: 8 h y 10 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 61
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 53
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 55
At the tender age of 14, Amanda Beard walked onto the pool deck at the Atlanta Olympics carrying her teddy bear, Harold, and left with two silvers and a gold medal. She competed in three more Olympic games, winning a total of seven medals, and enjoyed a lucrative modeling career on the side. At one point, she was the most downloaded female athlete on the Internet. Yet despite her astonishing career and sex-symbol status, Amanda felt unworthy of all her success. Unaware that she was suffering from clinical depression, she hid the pain beneath a megawatt smile.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I applaud Amanda - but her editor's were lame
- De Heather en 03-10-15
De: Amanda Beard, y otros
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Messenger
- The Legacy of Mattie J. T. Stepanek and Heartsongs
- De: Jeni Stepanek
- Narrado por: Jeni Stepanek
- Duración: 11 h y 48 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 21
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 19
Oprah Winfrey has called him an inspiration, Maya Angelou saw him as a kindred spirit and fellow poet, and Jimmy Carter described Mattie Stepanek as the "most remarkable person I have ever known". When Jerry Lewis received his lifetime achievement award at the Oscars, footage of Mattie played behind him. Five years after his death from a rare neuromuscular disease, Mattie is still being celebrated for his indomitable spirit and message of hope.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved Jeni telling Mattie’s story
- De Hello Mrs. en 12-29-22
De: Jeni Stepanek
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GIMP
- When Life Deals You a Crappy Hand, You Can Fold or You Can Play
- De: Mark Zupan
- Narrado por: Mark Zupan
- Duración: 4 h y 32 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 40
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 29
Mark Zupan, a quadriplegic, was facing life in a wheelchair and only limited use of all four limbs. Always a winner and a fighter, Mark refused to accept that his injury doomed him to a lifetime of passive acceptance. He fought to regain as much mobility as possible, and his indomitable spirit has helped him create a life that's truly exceptional.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Same story
- De Salish54 en 12-16-21
De: Mark Zupan
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All but Normal
- Life on Victory Road: A Memoir
- De: Shawn Thornton
- Narrado por: Shawn Thornton
- Duración: 7 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 44
After waking from a coma following a car crash, Beverly Thornton's once sweet and gentle disposition had been replaced by violent mood swings, profanity-laced tirades, and uncontrollable fits of rage. Inside the Thornton house, floors and countertops were piled high with dirty laundry and garbage because Bev was unable to move well enough to clean. Dinners were a Russian roulette of half-cooked meat, spoiled milk, and foods well past their expiration dates.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Should be in the religous category
- De Shreridan en 10-24-16
De: Shawn Thornton
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Confessions of a Carb Queen
- A Memoir
- De: Susan Blech, Caroline Bock
- Narrado por: Aimee Jolson
- Duración: 8 h y 32 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 101
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 89
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 90
By the time Susan Blech was 38 years old, she weighed a staggering 468.1 pounds. She binged. She was "only a little chubby," or so she convinced herself. Gripping, sometimes shocking, and ultimately inspiring, Confessions of a Carb Queen is the story of how Susan changed her life to save her life, ultimately losing 250 pounds without surgery. Susan speaks candidly about eating binges, fat sex, and other topics no obese person has dared to address.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Negative reviews are ridiculous.
- De Heather Marie en 01-07-16
De: Susan Blech, y otros
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Laughing at My Nightmare
- De: Shane Burcaw
- Narrado por: Kirby Heyborne
- Duración: 6 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 566
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 505
With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a 21-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease
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5 out of 5 stars
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Insightful and unflinchingly honest
- De Abby Goldsmith en 11-09-14
De: Shane Burcaw
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May We Be Forgiven
- De: A. M. Homes
- Narrado por: Andy Paris
- Duración: 20 h y 43 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 167
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 146
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 145
May We Be Forgiven, a darkly comic novel of 21st-century domestic life, stars Harold Silver, a historian who's always been jealous of his successful brother, George. But when the hot-tempered George is institutionalized for committing a violent act, Harold finds himself comforting his brother's wife and children. What follows is a scathing examination of a family so fractured it may never be whole again.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Give this one a try!
- De JWB en 02-13-13
De: A. M. Homes