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Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury without Losing My Mind Hardcover – September 3, 2013

by Donna Valentino (Author)

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On an uncharacteristically warm February day in Texas, a young couple sets off in search of a new adventure. The quiet, isolated woods of the resort offer the perfect setting for a romantic weekend for two. They challenge each other to an ATV ride and start off energized, excited, and ready to explore. The adventure that follows, however, is not what they anticipated. After crossing several cattle guards successfully, Donna Valentino attempts to navigate another--only to crash into an unmarked and almost invisible chain. In an instant, her lovers' weekend turns into a nightmare of injuries, including what would later be diagnosed as a severe brain injury. After months of rehabilitation and a courageous battle to regain her life, Donna wrote Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury without Losing My Mind, recounting her remarkable journey of recovery and adaptation. Headstrong reveals her practical and positive outlook on life as well as her steadfast determination to make it, which she hopes will be an inspiration to others.

Print length

152 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Brown Books Publishing Group
Publication date

September 3, 2013
Dimensions

5.25 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
ISBN-10

1612540740
ISBN-13

978-1612540740
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Editorial Reviews

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''Her story is uplifting and illuminating for anybody who has dealt with head injuries. It is a remarkable testimony to the human body's ability to recover from injury. I believe that anybody interested in the triumph of human spirit and mind will enjoy this book immensely.'' --Abdolreza Siadati, MD, Fort Worth Brain and Spine Institute

''She is living proof that if you live, laugh, love, respect yourself, and respect others, all good things will come to you.'' --Nikki Weiss, Donna s daughter

''Donna has continued to demonstrate incredible levels of courage, determination, attitude, and faith throughout her recovery process. Without a doubt, these attributes have been the key to her unbelievable results. . . .'' --Everett Aaberg, Founder and CEO, Ortho-Kinetics Institute, Director, Telos Fitness and Performance Center

About the Author

Donna Valentino was born and raised in Queens, New York. After graduating from high school in 1979, she worked full time at various companies. She married in 1987 and had two children, Nikki and Jordan. She coached her son's soccer team, managed both kids' basketball teams, and stayed active in the PTA. She also played tennis on a team with good friends for seventeen years. On February 7, 2009, Donna's life as she knew it was turned upside down. As a result of a traumatic brain injury, all the physical activities she once treasured became impossible. Enjoying time with her children was put on hold. Starting a new relationship with someone special was cut short. Recently, after years of recovery and rebuilding her life, she wrote Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury without Losing My Mind as part of a new beginning. Donna lives in Dallas, Texas.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brown Books Publishing Group (September 3, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1612540740
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612540740
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #7,057,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #55,174 in Women's Biographies
- #170,539 in Memoirs (Books)

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Donna, what can I say..

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016

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Donna, I recently joined Facebook and tried to re-connect with you after all these years. During this time I learned of your terrible accident and unbelievable injuries. As a result, I purchased a copy of your book and enjoyed reading it. I thought the book was sad but touching and inspirational. I wish you a complete and full recovery of your injuries and hope one day everything will be normal again. Keep smiling I am certain you will bring sunshine to everybody you know and to whom ever reads your book.

With Love and Fond Memories...

Alan Del Balso

Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2017

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Cristy Whitley

Mother of a TBI patient

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014

This book was very helpful and gives me an insight into how my son feels and what he may be going threw. He is 16 and his accident was 3 months ago and we still have a long road ahead of us. This book has been one more piece of information for me to use to help him. I thank you for sharing it and wish you a continued and successful recovery.

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