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The author's stroke caused aphasia--the loss of language and other neurological disabilities to the brain. Using new methods of therapy developed in part by the author and his family, lead to complete recovery. Rehabilitation included a diary, which he uses in this book to teach his processes and to show others the secrets of learning, relearning, and healing.

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Every family living with aphasia is hungry for information that gives them guidance and hope. Mr. Broussard's Stroke Diary satisfies this hunger by educating and chronicling his remarkable recovery. Since his stroke, Tom has dedicated himself to assisting others in the recovery process; every reader will find something relevant in his writing. -Darlene S. Williamson, MA, CCC-SLP President, National Aphasia Association Founder and Executive Director, Stroke Comeback Tom's striking personal journey of aphasia recovery provides a valuable frame of reference for clinicians, students, and others with aphasia. -Chaleece W. Sandberg, Ph.D., CCC-SLP A book of hope and encouragement for the person with aphasia with a game plan for on-going recovery. -Janet D. Whiteside, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Founder and Director of the Aphasia House

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Thomas G. Broussard, Jr., Ph.D., founded Stroke Educator, Inc. He is running a 50-state Aphasia Awareness Campaign, talking about stroke, aphasia, and recovery. His first book, Stroke Diary: A Primer for Aphasia Therapy, was the first of the trilogy. He was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, naval officer, naval shipbuilder, and a business owner in career development and training.

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