Andrews Mcmeel Publishing Identity theft: rediscovering ourselves after stroke, hardcover/debra e. meyerson

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Description Identity Theft follows Stanford professor Debra Meyerson's journey to recover from a severe stroke that initially left her physically incapacitated and unable to speak.

In addition to providing realistic expectations for the hard work needed to regain everyday capabilities, Meyerson focuses on the less frequently documented emotional journey in recovery.

Virtually every survivor is haunted by questions like: Who am I now? and How do I rebuild a meaningful and rewarding life? after losing so much of what they had before--capabilities, careers and jobs, relationships, and more.

This is a book full of hope for survivors--from stroke or other injuries--as well as their families and support networks.

All author proceeds from this book will go to Stroke-Forward.

org, a nonprofit initiative that will support stroke and other survivors, and advocate for a more human-centered approach to health care.

Identity Theft centers on Debra's experience: her stroke, her extraordinary efforts to recover, and her journey to redefine herself.

But she also draws on her skills as a social scientist, sharing stories from several dozen fellow survivors, family members, friends, colleagues, therapists, and doctors she has met and interviewed.

By sharing this diversity of experiences, Debra highlights how every person is different, every stroke is different, and every recovery is different.

She provides a valuable look at the broad possibilities for successfully navigating the challenging physical recovery--and the equally difficult emotional journey toward rebuilding one's identity and a rewarding life after a trauma like stroke.

About the Author Previously a tenured professor at Stanford University, DEBRA MEYERSON studied, wrote, lectured, and taught about diversity, gender, identity, and organizational change.

In September 2010, Debra's life and career were derailed by a severe stroke that nearly killed her and initially left her paralyzed on the right side--and completely mute.