a brain scientist's personal journey Taylor, Jill Bolte 1959- creator text biography nyu London Viking 2006 2008 2006 monographic eng

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177 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm On the morning of December 10, 1996, Taylor, a brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke. She observed her own mind completely deteriorate. Now she shares her unique perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery. Jill's pre-stroke life -- Simple science -- Hemispheric asymmetries -- Morning of the stroke -- Orchestrating my rescue -- My return to the still -- Bare to the bone -- Neurological intensive care -- Day two: the morning after -- Day three: G.G. comes to town -- Healing and preparing for surgery -- Stereotactic craniotomy -- What I needed the most -- Milestones for recovery -- My stroke of insight -- My right and left minds -- Own your power -- Cells and multidimensional circuitry -- Finding your deep inner peace -- Tending the garden. Jill Bolte Taylor. Taylor, Jill Bolte 1959- Health Cerebrovascular disease Patients United States Biography Cerebrovascular disease Patients Rehabilitation Stroke rehabilitation Personal Narratives RC388.5 .T387 2008b 362.196810092 9780670020744 0670020745 9780670020744 2008271243 WIQ 080715 20240228153917.0 3309