I like to read but I am also busy with so many other things so I don't read a lot. While I am anxiously awaiting a new book from a favorite author, I thought I would share some of my favorites. Maybe you can pick one up, read it, and it may be one of your favorites too.
Author: Lisa Genova
She has written two books that I absolutely love, Still Alice and Left Neglected. The first book is about a Harvard Psychology professor that has early onset Alzheimer's Disease. The book is written from her point of view. It is amazing. The second book is about a woman who suffers from a traumatic brain injury. One side of her brain is neglected due to the injury. This book will change your life.
Book: My Stroke of Insight
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a brain scientist. This is a story of her own stroke that she suffered one morning at her home along with her miraculous recover. In my opinion, this is a MUST READ and MUST RECOMMEND to anyone that is affected by a stroke or the stroke of a friend.
Book: Don't Leave Me This Way
This book by Julie Fox Garrison is about her own massive brain hemorrhage and paralyzing stroke when she was in her thirties. This an excellent of humor being good medicine. The only thing I didn't like about this book is that it is written in second person.
Book: Season of Second Chances
This book by Diane Meier is a nice read about seasons of life and change.
Book: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
This one is about a 12 year old and how she deals with life with her psychotic mother. You won't be able to put the book down. Then you will be sad when it is all over. Oh, then you will want to visit or move to Savannah, Georgia.
Book: The Help
Kathryn Stockett wrote this book that is full if interesting characters. Set in Mississippi in 1962, you will live through these characters and never look at chocolate pie the same. The movie is a fabulous adaptation of the book. Be sure you read the book first though.
Book: The Last Lecture
This is truly the last lecture given by Randy Pausch on September 18, 2007. He lost is battle with pancreatic cancer in July of 2008. His lecture is titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams." You can also watch his lecture here on YouTube.
Author: Mitch Albom
I have read four of his books and will now be getting The Timekeeper and reading it. I enjoy all of his books and recommend them. They are very thought provoking books and usually easy reads.
Book: Eat, Pray, Love
This book was read at the right time in my life. Elizabeth Gilbert authored this book about a particular journey in her life to Italy, India, and Indonesia. Slow start but a good read. Don't compare the book to the movie. I did not like the movie at all.
Book: Every 21 Seconds
Someone suffers from a traumatic brain injury every 21 second. Brian Sweeney writes about how his life was affected by his own TBI.
Speakers/Authors: The Women of Faith speakers
I have been to several Women of Faith conferences and I've loved them all. The speakers, singers, and motivators that they put together for the conferences are outstanding. I have books from years past and I highly recommend them if you are looking for a more spiritual read.
I am currently waiting for Lisa Genova's newst book called Love Anthony that is coming out late September 2012. Here is a review. I watched her book trailer on her fb page (Simon & Schuster) and I am sooo excited about the book.
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