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Called a "groundbreaking masterpiece" by Dr. Gregory O'Shanick, medical director emeritus of the Brain Injury Association of America, this is the gold edition of the unabridged audiobook of the critically acclaimed memoir The Day My Brain Exploded, which tells the story of Ashok Rajamani, a first-generation Indian American who had to relearn everything about life after a full-throttle brain hemorrhage at 25. With humor and insight, he describes the events of that day (his brain exploded just before his brother's wedding!) as well as the long, difficult recovery period. In the process he introduces listeners to his family - his principal support group as well as a constant source of frustration and amazement. Irreverent, coruscating, angry, at times shocking, but always revelatory, his memoir takes the listener into unfamiliar territory, much like the experience Alice had when she fell down the rabbit hole. That he lived to tell the story is miraculous; that he tells it with such aplomb is simply remarkable.

Angela Leigh Tucker had not expected death that day. Newlywed, thirty years old and a successful public relations professional, she and her husband were driving home when a semi-truck hurtled over the center-lane divider and crushed their SUV. Her husband died on impact. She was left hanging onto life by a thin, golden thread. With her brain severely injured and her neck, shoulder, and ribs broken, she had instantly lost everything but her will to live.

Ronald Reagan’s daughter writes with a moving openness about losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. The simplicity with which she reveals the intensity, the rush, the flow of her feelings encompasses all the surprises and complexities that ambush us when death gradually, unstoppably...

You're Still You was written by someone who has been exactly where you are—diagnosed with epilepsy as a young adult, with no guide, no roadmap, and no one to simply say: your life is going to change, but you are going to be okay. Twenty-five years later, this is that book. What does this mean for your job? Your relationships? Your independence? Nobody handed you a roadmap—and the clinical information your doctor gave you, while necessary, does not tell you what it actually feels like to live with epilepsy. What to expect emotionally. How to navigate the conversations you are dreading.

Fühlst du dich oft innerlich unruhig, angespannt oder von unerklärlichen Ängsten überwältigt? Was, wenn dein Körper selbst der Schlüssel zu all diesen Problemen ist? Unser Nervensystem sendet ständig Signale – es sehnt sich nach Sicherheit. Doch oft fehlt uns diese innere Sicherheit, besonders wenn wir schwierige Lebensumstände, chronischen Stress oder negative Erfahrungen aus der Kindheit mit uns tragen. Kathleen Kunze, systemische Beraterin und Expertin für Nervensystemregulation, nimmt dich in vier Teilen mit auf eine Reise, dein Nervensystem zu verstehen und zu regulieren.

Exhausted… but still awake? Your body feels done. But something in you is still on. Not anxious. Not overthinking. Not a racing mind. Just tired… and unable to fully drop. If that is your night, this audiobook was made for you. This is not a typical sleep audiobook. No techniques to follow. No breathing exercises to get right. No pressure to fall asleep. Because for many people, trying to sleep is what keeps the system awake. This audiobook works differently.

From causes to solutions, a groundbreaking roadmap for understanding and addressing the autism epidemic. The Autism Generation: Understanding the Autism Epidemic from Causes to Solutions is a sweeping exploration of one of today's most urgent public health issues. Drawing on sixteen years of research and personal experience as the founder of Autism Evolution, Julie Lapidus weaves together science, memoir, and practical guidance to examine the rise of autism, its potential causes, and integrative approaches for prevention and recovery.

For fans of rags-to-riches stories, Be There When I Return is not just about overcoming epilepsy and finding success—it is also for those who are looking for a celebration of love in its purest form. When thirty-one-year-old Michael starts to act out of character, it gets the attention of his roommate and a woman he has started dating. After denying anything is wrong with him, Michael finally decides to visit a neurologist. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a life-altering diagnosis of epilepsy.

When Donna Hauger’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, her world shifted. What began as quiet journaling soon became a lifeline—a way to process grief, rediscover grace, and offer guidance to others walking a similar path. Through vivid storytelling, practical strategies, and spiritual reflection, Donna invites listeners into the raw, beautiful complexity of caregiving. This is not just a book about Parkinson’s—it’s a testament to love’s endurance, the power of presence, and the quiet strength found in adaptation.

How to Live Well with Dementia: Expert Help for People Living with Dementia and their Family, Friends, and Care Partners provides an array of essential guidance about the different aspects of dementia for all whose lives are touched by dementia, including people living with dementia and their...

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Voderholzer und sein Expertenteam von der Schön Klinik Roseneck zeigen, wie mithilfe der Exposition, einer Methode aus der Kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie, Schritt für Schritt die Kontrolle über Ihr Leben zurückgewonnen werden kann. Die Lösung heißt: Konfrontation statt Vermeidung.

In this brilliant and gripping medical detective story. Richard Rhodes follows virus hunters on three continents as they track the emergence of a deadly new brain disease that first kills cannibals in New Guinea, then cattle and young people in Britain and France—and that has already been...

Morton Kondracke never intended to wed Millicent Martinez, but the fiery daughter of a radical labor organizer eventually captured his heart. They married, raised two daughters, and loved and fought passionately for twenty years. Then, in 1987, Milly noticed a glitch in her handwriting, a small...

Crucible of the Incurable concerns how people face life with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Anthony Stavrianakis spent a year in clinics and with people living with the illness in the United States. He examines the multiple meanings of care in a context of a chronic, degenerative, one-hundred percent fatal, neuromuscular illness, whose most common duration is between two and five years. How do people diagnosed with ALS continue to "live as well as possible, for as long as possible" in accordance with the normative work at the heart of outpatient ALS care?

This is not a medical handbook or a step-by-step recovery manual. Still Standing After Stroke is a concise, experience-driven reflection written by a survivor of a mild, non-disabling stroke who recovered quickly and returned to normal life—only to later understand how easily risk and awareness can fade once urgency is gone. This book is written for people who were told they were “lucky,” discharged without major impairment, and left to navigate life after stroke largely on their own.

Beyond the Nerve is a raw, lyrical poetry collection written from inside the daily reality of chronic nerve pain, emotional exhaustion, and becoming someone new when the life you knew no longer fits. With honesty and tenderness, Kisha Battle Houston gives voice to the quiet battles many endure in their bodies, relationships, and faith.

La periodista especializada en salud y ciencia Chelsea Conaboy desmonta el concepto de «instinto maternal» y ofrece una nueva mirada sobre lo que realmente significa convertirse en madre o padre. Conaboy esperaba que su vida cambiara con el nacimiento de su hijo. Lo que no esperaba era...

When Tom DeBaggio turned fifty-seven in 1999, he thought he was embarking on the golden years of retirement -- time to spend with his family, his friends, and the herb garden he spent decades cultivating. One winter day, he told his doctor during a routine exam that he had been stumbling into...

This program is read by the author A guide to all kinds of addiction from a star who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food and eBay, that will help addicts and their loved ones make the first steps into recovery “This manual for self-realization comes not from a mountain but from...

Written by Mark Holt-Rogers, a Wellbeing Specialist with over a decade of experience living with Parkinson’s, Shaken is one of the most insightful and practical Parkinson's audiobooks available today. Designed for patients, families, friends, and caregivers, this essential guide draws from Mark’s personal experiences and expertise to provide actionable strategies and emotional support for managing Parkinson’s disease.