Peeling the Onion: Reversing the Ravages of Stroke [Paperback]

Robin Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2006

A Father/Daughter Journey Through A Revolutionary Medical Treatment For Stroke

Introduction by William M. Hammesfahr, M.D.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Dr. Hammesfahr’s pioneering work has resulted in fundamental change in the understanding and prognosis for stroke in patients." -- Michael Bilirakis, U. S. House of Representatives, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health and Environment

"I never imagined that a book about reversing stroke damage could be a page turner." -- Rosalind Brackenbury, Solarus Hill, Key West Citizen

"Robinson’s tale of a medical treatment that can reverse the impairments of strokes is a must read for all." -- Nancy Butler-Ross, Miami Herald Columnist/Author

About the Author

About the Author
Robin Robinson has written for newspapers since the early 1960’s. She wrote a weekly bicycle column for the Chicago Daily News called "Ride On." Shortly after that she began a weekly column for them called "Parent and Child Together." It was syndicated by Princeton Features and ran for ten years in more than one hundred newspapers as "Robin’s World," illustrated by Kay Chorao. Since then she has written travel stories for the Chicago Sun Times and other media. She taught high school Advanced Placement writing courses and a four-year Theater Major program for thirty years. She recently retired.

About the Doctor
William Hammesfahr, M.D., is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Honors Program in Medical Education. He did his residency at The College of Virginia in neurology and neurosurgery and is Board Certified in Neurology and Pain Management. In 1989 he founded the Hammesfahr Neurological Institute in Clearwater, Florida.

He is an examiner for Social Security in the State of Florida and a reviewer of the Peer Review Board for Grant Funding by the U.S. Department of Education with Special Expertise in credentialing for Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Disability Rehabilitation. He was named Reviewer and Chief Reviewer.

He received commendations and recognition for his work with the following organizations: Disabled Police Veterans Assoc., National Stroke Assoc., Brain Injury Assoc., Vietnam Veterans of America, American Police Hall of Fame, and the State of Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Office of Disability Determinations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: SORA Publishing (April 10, 2006)
• ISBN-10: 0976575612
• ISBN-13: 978-0976575610
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,412,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is not really a book - it's an infomerical, September 6, 2008

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binthere "Annie" (Toronto Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peeling the Onion: Reversing the Ravages of Stroke (Paperback)

As soon as I started reading this 'book', I realized it was not really a book but a fairly well crafted advertisment for a clinic offering alternative stroke therapy. This same clinic owns the publishing company that published the book. Like all of you, I am looking for a miracle to help my dad's recovery and I'm angered I've been taken for a ride. I can't believe Amazon sells this overt commercial and calls it a book. Shame on you.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but No One's Home!, September 8, 2008

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J. Judson "home librarian" (Montana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peeling the Onion: Reversing the Ravages of Stroke (Paperback)

Don't buy this unless you are just curious. This was a fascinating read, discovered soon after my sister suffered a massive stroke. It offered about the only real hope apart from a miracle that I could uncover in my research on her behalf. I promised her that when she was stable enough to travel, I would take her to the 3-week clinic.
However, when I tried to contact Dr. Hammesfahr and Clinic, it was impossible. Apparently the clinic is shut down and the Dr. not taking any calls nor responding to emails. I am curious--it sounded reasonable. Research on Quackwatch.com reveals that his claims about a Nobel prize are explained away, and the medical establishment considers his application of the TCD test not accepted protocol. So it had raised my hopes (and my sister's too) in a huge way because of reported anecdotal success rate-- only to discover the book is worthless, however interesting.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and hopeful...., April 16, 2008

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NEH "NEH" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peeling the Onion: Reversing the Ravages of Stroke (Paperback)

I don't know if this treatment is "for real", but it certainly sounds promising. I do know that there is research on this exact topic being pursued at Duke University (there were a number of posters on it in the neuroscience intensive care unit). I was interested in the family dynamics surrounding the author (her sister was the main caregiver and she had a brother, but he was seemingly removed from the situation by distance), but this was not discussed in any detail. Book was well written and resonably informative.