Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too [Hardcover]

Valerie Greene (Author)

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Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (Mar 28 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470137924
ISBN-13: 978-0470137925
Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 2.5 x 24 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #530,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #47 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Strokes

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"A true story of triumph over tragedy, this book is a must-have guide for anyone affected by stroke."
—William S. Maxfield

"Valerie Greene's courage, persistence, and willingness to search for the healing energies within her have shifted her body, mind, and spirit. Her story is an inspiration to all."
—Donna Eden

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States today and the leading cause of adult disability. Now Valerie Greene, a stroke survivor whose recovery surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, uses her own dramatic, inspiring, and eye-opening story to illustrate and deliver the important practical information you and your loved ones need to prevent, recognize, minimize, and recover from stroke.

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It's the third-leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in America. Yet if you ask most people to tell you the symptoms of stroke, identify its early warning signs, or describe steps to take to prevent, treat, or recover from stroke, you will likely be greeted with a blank stare. this is particularly disturbing because the key factor for success in all three areas is patient awareness awareness and participation.

In Conquering Stroke, Valerie Greene, a stroke survivor whose recovery surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, uses her own dramatic, inspiring, and eye-opening story to illustrate and deliver the important practical information you need to prevent, recognize, minimize, and recover from stroke.

At age thirty-one, Valerie Greene was a successful, dynamic businesswoman when a stroke paralyzed the entire left side of her body, robbing her of speech and most of her hearing. Doctors predicted that she would never walk or talk again. Now, through a combination of cutting-edge medical treatments and sheer determination, she has achieved a 90 percent recovery and uses her newly regained abilities to inspire stroke survivors and act as an advocate for potential stroke victims.

Beyond her own inspiring narrative, Valerie helps you avoid or recover from stroke with critical information that can literally make the difference between life and death or between recovery and chronic, profound disability.

You'll discover:

How to determine and minimize your risk of stroke
Warning signs that can appear up to six months before a stroke
Critical information on the three-hour window diagnosis and the importance of early treatment
A comprehensive guide to hospitals with stroke centers and hyperbaric oxygen treatment centers
Indispensable advice from the top medical experts in the field
What to do once the crisis is over and recovery begins
How stem cells can help you recover from a stroke
Vital support and helpful guidance for caregivers and family members

With a foreword by James F. Toole, M.D., President of the International Stroke Society, Conquering Stroke is a valuable source of knowledge, inspiration, and guidance for stroke victims, family members, and everyone who wants to determine and minimize stroke risk.

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Amazon.com: 4.7 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too, May 21 2008

By Nancy R. Johnson - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too (Hardcover)

As a stroke survivor myself, I am thrilled with this very informative, inspirational, moving account of Valerie Greene's journey. What an incredible amount of work and heart have gone into this long awaited account of her triumphs over a catastrophic event in her very young years and what maturity and obvious study and hard work have gone into her writing of this book. The information supplied at the end of each chapter is invaluable! I've read a lot since having my stroke in July of 2000, but never has so much been provided in one account. I highly recommend this for any and all people who have in any way been touched by a stroke and for the caregivers who are the heart of encouraging the survivors as they continue along their journey with new and different goals, yet hope for a bright tomorrow!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars At Last! Both stroke prevention AND caregiving advice, as well as ways to increase recovery!, May 13 2008

By C. M. Sholander - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too (Hardcover)

This book is both inspirational and confrontational! Greene's story graphically records the onset of her stroke and how she wrestled with the effects of stroke during the early days -- but then takes us along on her uphill battle and ultimate recovery from one of the most severe forms of stroke. She went from defeat to triumph and gives details as to how we all can do it, too. I also appreciated, as a caregiver, the way she confronted the issues that concern us who must fend for those who are yet recovering. A must read for everyone, because this illness is a plague on our culture.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Realistic Account of the Effects of Stroke, Aug 4 2008

By coalpuss - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too (Hardcover)

As the caregiver for my husband who suffered an AVM (arteriovenus malformation) 23 years ago, I wish I'd had this book then. Looking back, I did a good job of monitoring his doctors, nurses and aftercare. What I did NOT do was take care of myself. Valerie has written a terrific account of her medical trauma, which brings the reader right in the room/bed with her. You feel her helplessness, her frustration, her fury. We all encounter those in the medical community who make assumptions rather than medical assessments, either due to patient overload or malaise. Regardless, I recommend this book to virtually everyone. Everyone either has had or will have a medical emergency in their life and this is is a primer on how to take care of yourself when that happens. You may not have a family member near to look out for you and will have to fight for yourself. Buy this book. Valerie makes it easy to read and puts all the technical information in the bibliography for your reference. She is a hero!

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