In Search of Wings: A Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury [Paperback]

Beverley Bryant (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1882332008 | ISBN-13: 978-1882332007 | Publication Date: September 1, 1992 | Edition: 1st

In Search of Wings tells the true story of one woman coping with traumatic brain injury after a car accident that affected her cognitive skills and memory. Her determination to conquer her deficits in order to regain total independence stands as an inspiration to all survivors in their long trek back from disability. It is a journey that once you have shared, you will never be able to forget.....inspiring! upbeat! humorous! educational!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Really enjoyed the book...poetry provocative, enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable.An important aspect is that it is from the patient's point of view...Provides insights on whether all that we(rehab)do is valuable...a valuable resource for our staff, as well as families and friends in order to demystify the process of healing. -- New England Rehabiilitation Hospital

This is a truly remarkable book. Those of us who work in the field of brain injury constantly struggle to focus and refocus on the actual experiences of the injured brain. Now comes an intimate, passionate and precise story of the not uncommon and little understood event. The book taught me a great deal on a clinical level. The author's willingness to share her journey has become a deep source of inspiration for me in my work. -- Joseph Ratner, MD

Wings is an intimate, poignant and inspiring look at one woman's courage and determination to face and conquer the challenges of disability. We were fortunate enough to have a copy of the manuscript in our office the day before it went to print. Everyone laughed in between the tears..an emotional roller coaster. Nothing I have read in my time has moved me as much as this book. -- Brain Injury Association of Maine

About the Author

Beverley Bryant has pursued careers in teaching, crafts, real estate and 25 years as a gymnastics judge. She has been happily married to her best friend and husband for 37 years. She began her journey into the world of brain injury in 1992 in a car accident. She has fought her way back through recovery and now works as a counselor at Bayside Neurorehabilitation in Portland, Maine. She is a nationally known keynote speaker at conferences and consortium around the country on brain injury, memory impairments,humor in healing and disability.

Product Details

• Paperback: 233 pages
• Publisher: Wings Pr; 1st edition (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882332008
• ISBN-13: 978-1882332007
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #842,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Inspirational Book For Anyone!, March 19, 2000

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Henry Raymond (Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Search of Wings: A Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury (Paperback)

Wow! This is the most enjoyable book I've read in years. It not only teaches, it makes you laugh and then lets you cry. It is a roller coaster of emotions and an unbelievably optimistic journey through the aftermath of brain injury. Bev Bryant's story is an incredible inspiration. I have read it many times over. This book should be featured on Oprah...a true literary achievement!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TBI family survivor, September 19, 2005

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S. Diede - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Search of Wings: A Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury (Paperback)

This book had lots of hope for TBI victims as well as ideas to help them at home. I suggested some of these ideas to my brothers OT and she thought they were great!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece, a must read..., July 24, 2000

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Derek B. (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Search of Wings: A Journey Back from Traumatic Brain Injury (Paperback)

I was reluctant to read this book, having been disapointed many times with head-injury survival stories. I picked it up, and I simply couldn't put it down! It was incredible, the way you cry, and laugh, and smile, and even become angry at her actions! I must say this is easily the best book on head-injury I have read. I cannot see how your life could be fulfilled without reading this masterpiece.