Change in the Weather: Life After Stroke
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592403719 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Read this book and you’ll learn about the adventures of morning television, but you’ll also find out how love and hard work brought a man who almost died back to life.” —Harry Smith, anchor of The Early Show on CBS “For the 6 million stroke survivors in this country, this is a book about humility, dignity, courage and never giving up. Bush, 41st President of the United States “Mark McEwen is one of America’s great communicators. He is a true champion, committed to restoring dignity to stroke survivors.” —James Baranski, CEO of the National Stroke Association “This is a must read for stroke survivors and their medical and non-medical care providers, for it offers a true use of the now popular term "change" for the present and future of our stroke providers, presented by a most talented pr
Good inspirational book/easy read A. Hanson I had a cerebellar stroke in March, which caused this communications major and ex-Micrsoft college recruiter to become a disabled person who couldn't talk --overnight and very unexpectely, just like MarkMark's book is a good chronolgy of what that feels like and a . Comfort for Stroke Survivors Mark McEwen's account of his recovery from the deficits of a stroke should be a must read for stroke survivors and their caregivers--family and medical team. Someone once said that recovering the use of one's arms,legs, and speech is like watching paint dry or gras. "A powerful account of triumph over harrowing physical issues evolves." according to Midwest Book Review. CHANGE IN THE WEATHER: LIFE AFTER STROKE tells of a news anchorman at the peak of his life - and enjoying it - when he suffered a stroke. Mistreatment and misdiagnosis nearly cost him his life - and this memoir documents these issues, also following his rehabilitat
Two days later, on an airplane flight just hours before he finally collapsed, flight attendants and airport staff discounted his slurred speech and heavy sweating. While traveling, he experienced symptoms that led him to a hospital, where he was misdiagnosed with the flu. Misinformation not only delayed his treatment, but it also nearly cost him his life. Change in the Weather traces his recovery in the aftermath of temporarily losing some of his greatest gifts—his talent as a public speaker, and his warm, witty exuberance—while his wife worked valiantly to care for their children as well as her seriously ill husband. Mark McEwen was at the top of his game and enjoying life when he suffered a stroke. After fifteen years on The Early Show, he had moved to Orlando to anchor the local news and spend more time with his family. Telling an ultimately triumphant story, McEwen also offers extensive insights into the warning signs of stroke as well as prevention and treatment options.. Now, in a candid and moving memoir, America’s beloved morning-show weatherman recalls his harrowing journey of rehabilitation from a massive stroke
At the time of his stroke, he was an anchor at WKMG-TV in Orlando. Mark McEwen was a fixture on CBS’s The Early Show from 1987 to 2002, and also worked as a correspondent on the prime-time news magazine 48 Hours.