Transformed in a Stroke: A Memoir of Brain Hemorrhage and Recovery in the United States and Japan

Laurel Kamada's memoir is about her years of recovery from a stroke, which left a hole in her brain the size of a baseball. It addresses the basics of strokes, an East-West comparison, advice and help for caregivers and families, and lessons on improving systems of care and rehabilitation. It also introduces networking means and advice to help stroke survivors, their families and friends, and professionals working in long-term care facilities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 165 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2021
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

In 2013, while visiting her sister in the United States, Laurel Kamada collapsed. Far from her husband, son, career, and home in Japan, she spent the next few weeks in a coma from a stroke that left a hole the size of a baseball in the center of her brain. In this multicultural memoir, Kamada writes about her years of recovery with a profound sense of grace, still seeing the beauty in her life while not shying away from its many struggles.

This five-part memoir addresses the basics of strokes; an East-West (Japan, U.S.) comparison of stroke, advice and help for the primary caregivers and families of stroke survivors, and lessons on how to improve systems of care and rehabilitation. Kamada also introduces networking means and advice to help stroke survivors, their families and friends, and professionals working in long-term care facilities, such as nursing and rehabilitation staff.

Kamada's memoir is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of community support. It sheds light on the challenges faced by stroke survivors and their families and provides valuable insights into the healthcare system. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about stroke and the impact it can have on individuals and families.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 150 x 225 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476686042