I Had a Stroke

The book, "I Had a Stroke" is now available for sale. It's perfect reading for those looking to become Thriving Survivors. It's a "how to" diary which shows how Jim Pettitt overcame depression, paralysis, reading and language challenges.

Get an insider’s look at the thinking going on in the head of a survivor. It’s an important view for caregivers both family and professionals alike.

It's a different world for the Survivor filled with seemingly insurmountable odds. Caregivers can be so valuable if they just know how the survivor was thinking.

Welcome to Stroke 101 for all those involved. The circle of motivation and recovery includes survivors, doctors, family, friends, therapists, and social workers who all have to be working from the same page. One poorly chosen word can send a lot of hard work down the drain.

Which one in the circle are you and what are you willing to do to have a positive successful outcome?