A Different Perspective After Brain Injury: A Tilted Point of View (After Brain Injury: Survivor Stories)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073FQB6C8 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 574 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For this reason, the book will be of huge importance not only to the individuals and their families affected by brain injury, but also the clinicians involved in their care and rehabilitation.’ Rudi Coetzer, Consultant Neuropsychologist, North Wales Brain Injury Service, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB NHS Wales and Senior Lecturer in Clinical Neuropsychology, School of Psychology, Bangor University. ‘Christopher’s poignant narrative of his recovery and rehabilitation shows how personal characteristics and social resources interact to overcome the serious aftermath of severe traumatic brain injury. He writes with humility and humour, whilst never masking the devastation the injury caused for him and his loved ones. It provides a real ‘insider’s view’ of brain injury not possible to capture in a purely academic textbook. ‘This very engaging book, written by a high functioning survi
His photos have also been featured in brochures by the luxury travel company, Audley Travel.As an action man he was previously an avid triathlete and a national award winning karateka. He continues to practice securities law as a solicitor of England and Wales at a major global law firm.After his adventure he now runs a multi award winning food and travel blog at quieteating and is a featured pho
It charts the initial insult, early rehabilitation, development of understanding, the return of emotion, moments of triumph and regression into depression, the exercise of reframing how a brain injury is perceived and a return to work. Whilst preparing for his travel adventures into a world he had yet to explore, Christopher Yeoh was involved in a road traffic accident and experienced something few others would be "privileged" to witness. Eight days in a coma, more than a year in and out of hospital and a gradual re-introduction to the world of work.A Different Perspective After Brain Injury: A Tilted Point of View is written entirely by the survivor, providing an unusually introspective and critical personal account of life following a serious blow to the head. This unique author account will provide a degree of understanding of what living with a hidden disability is really like.. It also describes the mental adjustments of awareness and acceptance alongside the physical recovery process.Readily accessible to the general public, this book will also be of par