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The
Memory Book by Howard Engel, a Jewish-Canadian mystery
writer. The Memory Book is a mystery story, which is actually
his own account of recovering from a massive stroke, basically a
story of how a writer rebuilds his brain. A
hopeful, inspiring tale.
I've Had Brain Surgery - What's Your
Excuse? by Suzy Becker. This book is her personal account
of recovery from brain surgery, with cartoons! Again, this is a story
of how a creative person rebuilds their brain after a massive trauma.
Becker says there is only one previous account, in medical
literature, of a
doctor's recovery from brain surgery,
and it is only 6 pages long. This book looks to expand the horizons
of brain surgery literature. It is also a story of lesbian romance,
and details the problems with relationships that recovery from a
serious illness entails. During this time Becker also does a
fellowship at Harvard. "I've Had Brain
Surgery - What's Your Excuse" is an eclectic, wide-ranging account of
one woman's struggle with a serious illness, and how it affected her
life.
The
Memory Book by Howard Engel, a Jewish-Canadian mystery
writer. The Memory Book is a mystery story, which is actually
his own account of recovering from a massive stroke, basically a
story of how a writer rebuilds his brain. A
hopeful, inspiring tale. 
doctor's recovery from brain surgery,
and it is only 6 pages long. This book looks to expand the horizons
of brain surgery literature. It is also a story of lesbian romance,
and details the problems with relationships that recovery from a
serious illness entails. During this time Becker also does a
fellowship at Harvard. "I've Had Brain
Surgery - What's Your Excuse" is an eclectic, wide-ranging account of
one woman's struggle with a serious illness, and how it affected her
life.