Useful Resources

Many survivors and caregivers find books and digital media, such as DVDs, useful references. These resources may have detailed information about stroke, great advice on relevant issues, or just good entertainment. These (paperback) books and DVDs are available in the online bookstores including Amazon.com. Check the websites that sell used books and DVDs at a discount, such as Half.com. Always check your local library or bookstore to see if the book or DVD may be right for you.

Books about Stroke

• Biermann, J. & Toohey, B. (2005). The Stroke Book. New York, NY: Penguin Books.
• Depaz, M. (2002). Stroke: Brain-Assault: Suggestions, Encouragement, and Exercises to Help You or Your Loved One Overcome the Effects of a Stroke. Symposium Publishing.
• Guns, B., Ph.D. (2008). Rewire Your Brain Rewire Your Life. WingSpan Press.
• Rao, P., Ozer, M., Toerge, J. (Eds.) (2000). Managing Stroke: A Guide to Living Well After Stroke. National Rehabilitation Hospital, ABI Professional Publications.
• Senelick, R., Rossi, P., & Daugherty, K. (2001). Living with Stroke: A Guide For Families: Help and New Hope for All Those Touched by Stroke. Birmingham, AL: HealthSouth Press.
• Stein, J., M.D. (2004). Stroke and the Family: A New Guide. The Harvard University Press Family Health Guides.
• Tanner, D. (2007). Family Guide to Surviving Stroke & Communications Disorders. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. 2nd ed.

Books about Language and Speech Impairments

• Parr, S., Duchene, J., Pound, C. (2003). Aphasia Inside Out. Open University Press.
• Parr, S., Byng, S. Gilpin, S. & Ireland, C. (1997). Talking About Aphasia: Living With Loss of Language after Stroke. Open University Press.
• Sarno, M., MA MD, (Hon.) & Peters, J. F., Esq. (Eds.) (2004). The Aphasia Handbook: A Guide for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors and Their Families. New York: National Aphasia Association. (Hardback).

Survivor Stories

• Berger, P. & Mensh, S. (2002). How to Conquer the World with One Hand ... And an Attitude. Virginia: Positive Power Publishing. 2nd ed.
• Robinson, R. (2006). Peeling the Onion: Reversing the Ravages of Stroke. Key West, FL: SORA Publishing.
• Taylor, J. (2008). My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey. New York, NY: Penguin Group, Viking Adult. (Hardcover)
• Woodruff, L. (2008). In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing. New York: Random House Trade Paperbacks.

Multi Media (Videos and DVDs)

Instructional:

Communication Partner: Speech Therapy for Stroke Survivors with Aphasia

http://www.communicationpartner.com/

Picturing Aphasia

http://www.aphasia.tv/index.html

Speech Therapy: At-home speech therapy and practice exercises

http://www.wingoglobal.com/contact.html

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Media

These videos and DVDs can be found in many libraries or at http://www.shoppbs.org

• The Brain Fitness Program (2007)
• The Body Atlas (Volume 13: "The Brain")
• Life (Part 2): Series
• The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
• American Experience: Woodrow Wilson
• WGBH Boston Specials: Health Matters: What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's, Cancer, Heart Disease, Depression and ...
• Secret Life of the Brain (5 PK)