Stroke Survivor - A Story of Hope (Paperback)

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At age forty, a stroke ended Don Kvernen's career as a psychologist and left him with permanent physical and cognitive disabilities. Two decades later, he and his wife Rosella reveal the unvarnished truth about his struggles and share how he maintains meaning and joy in his life. Due to Don's continued difficulty with language, Rosella is the primary storyteller, but Don's positive spirit and determination shine throughout the book.

The Kvernens describe their attempts to handle devastating circumstances and compensate for enormous losses. Their account offers encouragement, hope, and insight to fellow stroke survivors and their families, as well as to their friends and healthcare providers.

With poignancy and humor, Stroke Survivor depicts the triumphs of Don's rehabilitation, along with the heartaches of their family's challenges.


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At age forty, a stroke ended Don Kvernen's career as a psychologist and left him with permanent physical and cognitive disabilities. Two decades later, he and his wife Rosella reveal the unvarnished truth about his struggles and share how he maintains meaning and joy in his life. Due to Don's continued difficulty with language, Rosella is the primary storyteller, but Don's positive spirit and determination shine throughout the book.

The Kvernens describe their attempts to handle devastating circumstances and compensate for enormous losses. Their account offers encouragement, hope, and insight to fellow stroke survivors and their families, as well as to their friends and healthcare providers.

With poignancy and humor, Stroke Survivor depicts the triumphs of Don's rehabilitation, along with the heartaches of their family's challenges.

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Imprint

Two Harbors Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

February 2012

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First published

February 2012

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Dimensions

213 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

188

ISBN-13

978-1-937928-08-7

Barcode

9781937928087

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LSN

1-937928-08-X



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