| Edition |
Large print edition. |
| Description |
291 pages (large print) : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Originally published: New York: Viking, 2006. |
| Contents |
Jill's pre-stroke life -- Simple science -- Hemispheric asymmetries -- Morning of the stroke -- Orchestrating my rescue -- My return to the still -- Bare to the bone -- Neurological intensive care -- Day two: the morning after -- Day three: G.G. comes to town -- Healing and preparing for surgery -- Stereotactic craniotomy -- What I needed the most -- Milestones for recovery -- My stroke of insight -- My right and left minds -- Own your power -- Cells and multidimensional circuitry -- Finding your deep inner peace -- Tending the garden. |
| Summary |
On the morning of December 10, 1996, Taylor, a brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke. She observed her own mind completely deteriorate. Now she shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery. |
| Note |
GMD: large print. |
| Subject |
Taylor, Jill Bolte, 1959-
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- United States -- Biography.
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Cerebrovascular disease -- Patients -- United States -- Rehabilitation.
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| Genre/Form |
Large type books.
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| ISBN |
9781410410498 hardcover alkaline paper |
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1410410498 hardcover alkaline paper |
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