Stijn Geerinck
Reconstructing Identity After Brain Injury: A Search for Hope and Optimism After Maxillofacial and Neurosurgery
Reconstructing Identity After Brain Injury: A Search for Hope and Optimism After Maxillofacial and Neurosurgery
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Reconstructing Identity After Brain Injury is a testimonial narrative that explores the physical, medical, mental, social, and financial changes that Stijn Geerinck had to endure after he was hit by a drunk driver while cycling. It also provides philosophical insights into the experience of brain injury and the essential human characteristics of resilience, fighting spirit, emotionality, despair, vulnerability, hope, depression, optimism, anxiety, rationality, focus, anger, and love.
Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Reconstructing Identity After Brain Injury is a remarkable story that follows Stijn Geerinck's journey from a tragic road traffic accident to his recovery. While cycling, Stijn was hit by a drunk driver, resulting in a severe traumatic brain injury that required extensive maxillofacial and neurosurgery.
In his own words, this book vividly portrays Stijn's challenging recovery, highlighting the physical, medical, mental, social, and financial transformations he had to endure. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals coping with the lasting impairments caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI), including lifelong lesions and irreversible physical changes. The testimonial narrative is complemented with philosophical insights, offering valuable reflections from key philosophers on the experience of brain injury.
Stijn also delves into the essential human qualities of resilience, fighting spirit, emotionality, despair, vulnerability, hope, depression, optimism, anxiety, rationality, focus, anger, and love, as he explores the profound impact of his brain injury and resulting disfigurement on his masculine identity.
This book is a must-read for professionals involved in neuropsychological rehabilitation, as well as anyone who has been touched by this condition. It provides valuable insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that arise during the recovery process, offering hope and support to those navigating this difficult journey.
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032070544
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