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“By the time I was 21-years-old, everything about me–my soul, if you will–had changed not once, but twice.”
In an instant, her world changed forever. While on active duty in the U.S. Army, Lori Williams-just your average American young woman-sustained a severe traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident. For the next 22 years, what would occur is a transformation. In her memoir, the author discusses the ways-cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual-in which she was affected by a brain injury, discussing the ramifications of this incomprehensible tragedy, and bringing us through her process of transformation.
“Portrays her journey of hope, renewal, and redemption with courage and vulnerability.”
- Ellen Lord, MA, RN, CACII
My New Brain: Memoir of a Brain Injury – An Unexpected Change
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I really liked this book. I started reading and couldn’t put it down. In chronicling her life, her accident, recovery and present, Lori brings a refreshing journal-like approach; introspective yet interpretive. She also quite adequately manages to bring issues of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) back to earth, less clinical and more pragmatic. It’s personal and developmental; just as satisfying a read for those who enjoy memoirs as well as for those who live and/or work with TBI.
Rating: 5 / 5
I found this book to be very informative and poignant. Having a sister who suffered a severe brain injury from a horseback riding accident many years ago, I feel I can finally understand certain aspects. This is an excellent book for anyone who has sustained a head injury or knows some who has. The author really takes you through the healing process, the changes and the emotion involved.
Rating: 5 / 5
Hope. . .
Lori Williams was in the military when an automobile accident changed her life forever. She courageously reveals the trials and struggles she faced and still faces. This book brings tears, but it also brings hope.
Lori was stationed in Germany when her tiny VW Beetle was hit in the driver’s side by a large truck. Life would never be the same. Not only was her cognitive ability affected, there were physical changes. Some the hardest changes came in her emotions. However, nothing stopped Lori.
She enrolled in college and received her Master’s in Social Work. Lori is proof that life goes on, and the human spirit perseveres.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this book because I like to read. I also have a 11 years old son and 2 good friends with head injuries. Looking for enlightenment in their world, I realized the opposite. I thought I Lori’s battle in context. It was very enlightening:). Could not finish. For quick read. Rating: 5 / 5
Wow! What an interesting, informative and revealing book! Ms. Williams’ memoir reveals her struggles, frustrations, highs, lows and everything in between so beautifully and candidly. There were parts of her book that brought tears to my eyes and parts of her book that made me shout “woo-hoo” with her! It’s the PERFECT book for someone who has sustained a traumatic brain injury and for anyone who loves someone who sustained a brain injury. I definitely give Ms. Williams a double thumbs up!
Rating: 5 / 5