Testimonials in support of "After Brain Injury: Tools for Living"

The content is well thought out and, while not talking down to the reader, is presented in easily followed fashion that allows for understanding by a range of readers from those with no psychological background to those with some familiarity with the field.

The worksheets in each of the chapters serve as a very useful reinforcement of the points made in the content and a good summary of the material presented. One of the strengths of the manual, I think, is the ease with which it could be used as an instructional tool. I would not hesitate to recommend After Brain Injury: Tools for Living to anyone working with trauma victims."
Stanley S. Blank, Ph.D., R. Psych.
Corporate & Career Development Inc.

"Lynne and Mike's direct experience shines through very powerfully with deep understanding and compassion. There is absolutely no talking down, or professional power mongering, which is so refreshing and so reassuring to people who have suffered from brain injury. The combination of knowing the experience, of working with it with honesty and courage and of relating to others in the same boat with such friendliness and respect is heart warming and encouraging. Bravo.

The language is quite jargon free, and again, friendly. There is an open, compassionate feel to it, and the emphasis on the particularity of each person's experience and on being kind and patient with oneself is very helpful.

I shall recommend it highly to many, both in this country and in England."
Joan Goodhue Bick

"After Brain Injury: Tools for Living by J. Lynne Mann talks clearly and openly to the process and issues that face a survivor and a significant other as well as the friends that may very much be a strong support to you as well. Most of what is discussed I think is relevant to the Survivor/Caregiver no matter what levels of education, social status, income, and job roles. Whatever the degree (severity) of the brain injury it still seems to require an approach and an acknowledgment that involves steps and honesty with yourself and others; there don't appear to be easy shortcuts or bonus points; you just have to do the work. I still struggle with anger and frustration eleven years later, but I don't perseverate on it. Humor does help and so does the practical discussion and exercises that a book like this offers. Good work Lynne, thanks Mike, and good luck and success to those of you wanting the practical help."
Ken Gracie
Social Worker, Realtor and person who has had to face this process

"By reading the book, it has allowed me the opportunity to be more knowledgeable and open to what I can and need to change."
Rosalyn Fast

"The information has been presented in a clear, organized and humanistic manner, very down-to-earth, an invaluable tool for those affected by brain injury.

I believe After Brain Injury: Tools for Living to be an essential aid to the caregivers and survivors of brain injury in their search for self-knowledge."
Gayle Morton

"Brain Injury is often called the "Invisible Disability." The fact that it is invisible and that many people with Brain Injuries "soldier bravely on" may help to explain why the general public and even many Health Care Professionals know so very little about it. Thus when Brain Injury unexpectedly visit itself upon a family, they are thrown into a whole new world that can be extremely confusing and frightening. They face new vocabulary, new concepts and a host of new challenges that may alter their lives forever.

Tools For Living is a practical, easily understood manual for Caregivers and Survivors of Brain Injury that will help them to make their way on the complex journey that they face. It offers not only explanations and answers for the many challenges and questions that will arise, but also helps them to formulate their own questions for the Health Care Providers that they meet."
John Kumpf

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