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Routledge Locked-in Syndrome after Brain Damage - Routledge Survivor Stories

Name: Locked-in Syndrome after Brain Damage - Routledge Survivor Stories
Brand: Routledge
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Discover a powerful and personal account of life with Locked-in Syndrome (LIS) in this moving addition to the Survivor Stories series by Routledge. This book follows the life of Paul Allen, a professional photographer and talented baritone singer, whose world changed at age 56 after sustaining a stroke. While the stroke left Paul paralyzed and unable to speak, his cognitive abilities and consciousness remain fully intact. This narrative provides a rare look into the experience of living within one's own mind while facing the paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles. Through his eye movements, Paul communicates his journey, sharing details about his early life, his career in photography, and his passion for opera. This book offers a unique perspective on the realities of brain damage and the determination required to communicate despite severe physical limitations. It is a profound look at survival and the human spirit's drive to connect with the world even when the body cannot respond.

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A personal survivor story from Paul Allen, a photographer and singer, detailing his life after a life-altering stroke.

Provides a deep look into Locked-in Syndrome (LIS), a rare condition resulting from brain damage.

Explores the reality of being fully conscious and cognitively intact while experiencing total physical paralysis.

Follows the journey of communication through eye movements, showing how a survivor shares their perspective.

Part of the Routledge Survivor Stories series, offering authentic accounts of medical and life challenges.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138700398
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Artists, Architects & Photographers
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 August 2018
Listed Since: 20 October 2016

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