Professor Cromer Learns to Read: A Couple's New Life After Brain Injury - Hardcover

Cromer, Janet M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1449064205 ISBN 13: 9781449064204

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2010

Synopsis

When a harrowing heart attack and cardiac arrest robbed Alan's brain of vital oxygen, he lost his abilities to read, write, walk, talk, think, and remember. In a flash, Alan went from being a successful physics professor to a brain injury survivor fighting to relearn everything he once knew. So began seven years of intensive rehabilitation, re-creation, and redefining priorities and goals. Alan also faced the huge challenge of shaping a new identity and life. Above all, our book is the story of a marriage that transforms and triumphs, but is never defeated by catastrophic illness. In a memoir brimming with information, Janet explores the mysteries and miracles of their new world from her perspective as Alan's wife, Interpreter of the World, and rehab partner. Alan shares his eloquent tour of the shattered and healing universe inside his brain as few people can. "Professor Cromer Learns to Read" shows that it is possible for a person with an injured brain to continue to heal and improve for years with the right treatment. It is possible for love to thrive and adapt to challenging circumstances. It is possible to build a life with meaning and gusto even with a devastating illness. Our process of gracefully and grudgingly accepting the roles of chronically ill person and caregiver will resonate with many families. The universality of our situation transcends diagnosis and age to salute the human spirit. Please visit www.janetcromer.com to read advance praise for the book.

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About the Author

Janet M. Cromer, RN, MA, LMHC is a psychiatric RN, licensed psychotherapist, educator, and freelance healthcare writer. Janet's proudest accomplishment was sharing life with Alan for 20 years. Janet has been active in the brain injury community since 1998 as a support group facilitator, advocate, guest speaker, and advisory board member. Janet speaks widely at brain injury and family caregiver conferences, hospitals, support groups, book clubs, and community events. She is committed to improving the lives of brain injury survivors, and the emotional and physical health of their family caregivers. The American Medical Writers Association/NE Chapter awarded Janet a Solimene Award for Excellence in Medical Writing in 2006 and 2008.A native of Boston, MA, Janet now lives in Bethesda, MD. Please contact Janet at www.janetcromer.com

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449064205
• ISBN 13: 9781449064204
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304