This book was profiled in the latest H.A. newsletter. It's called A Stone In My Shoe, by Caroline Macdonald. Check it out on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/A-Stone-in-My-...e=UTF8&s=books


LIZARD, lookin' forward to readin' it

Another interesting read: Another Day in the Frontal Lobe: A Brain Surgeon Exposes Life on the Inside, by Katrina Firlick. I read it, it is pretty interesting.





http://www.amazon.com/Another-Day-Fr...e=UTF8&s=books

I read Another Day in the Frontal Lobe too recently - in one sitting pretty much! It was really good.

What is the other one about Liz? I did not see a summary on there or anything.

Hugs,
Kathleen

Sorry, folks. This should give you more of an idea:

http://www.cumberland-news.co.uk/unk...aspx?id=381961



LIZARD

I am also about 2/3 through Don't Leave Me This Way (Or When I Get Back On My Feet, You'll Be Sorry) by Julia Fox Garrison. Awesome book!! I was actually reading Another Day In the Frontal Lobe when I found JFG's book. Take a look!


http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Leave-Me-...e=UTF8&s=books


Happy readin'!

LIZARD

Hi Lizard! I'm Julia Fox Garrison, author of Don't Leave Me This Way
or when I get back on my feet you'll be sorry. Thanks for recommending my book. I love to hear feedback! I've joined your brain talk community!

Oh my! - Welcome JFG! I ordered your book, but have not received/read it yet.

Perhaps you can help by adding knowledge of the process for a book this board is working on about hydrocephalus!?

Have a blessed weekend and welcome again.

Hugs,
Kathleen

OMG, Julia!!!! I'm so amazed at you!!!!!! This book is incredible, folks....I can't wait to write my review!! It's so wonderful to "meet" you!

So...don't spoil everything for me, but...how are you doing now? I can't even fathom what you went through. I can imagine you credit your humor for helping you (which is a great gift to have, and you have more than I think I could have under the circumstances!), but I don't doubt it's taken a lot of courage and sheer force of will. You are an example to all of us!

Please stick with us. You could help so many people here.


((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))),

LIZARD

Although we may all have different afflictions, the basics are the same...
positive attitude and humor will provide a better outcome. I find that
laughter is the best medicine one can be administered. I give myself
doses often (and hope that I give it others as well).
I hope I can help others facing hardship by being an example.
Hugs back at ya--julia
P.S. I'm completely inept at the computer!

Hey, Julia!

Have you always been so upbeat? I have to say I have not. In fact, I had a complete lack of self-esteem and couldn't even imagine joking about hydro until I was out of school. I was a totally miserable kid, too. It wasn't until I nearly died from a severe reaction to a seizure med that I started to get my act together and rebel against the silence I'd been shrouded in from birth, re my condition. I even had fights all the time with my mother about it, because she was insistent that I not talk about it. Well, everyone here can tell you what a big mouth I have! In fact, I asked all of them to go in on writing a book about hydro with me. We're still in the very early stages, but I'm really jazzed about it. Any pointers you have, please pass 'em on!

How long did it take you to write your story? I have had mine written in my head for some time, but of course, life keeps getting more interesting, with my son's autism and all.

Thanks so much for posting to us, and please hang with us awhile, if you have the time. It's so wonderful to hear from you, and I am proud and honored to spread the news about your book. I think it would benefit anyone, not just someone who's been through stroke, TBI, or other neuro issues.


God bless,

LIZARD