How I Rescued My Brain: a psychologist's remarkable recovery from

How I Rescued My Brain is an amazing tale of one man's resilience, and his determination to overcome one of the most frightening situations imaginable - the fear that he had lost his mind and might not get it back. As a forensic psychologist, David Roland often saw the toughest, mist heartbreaking cases. The emotional trauma had begun to take its toll - and then the global financial crisis hit, leaving his family facing financial ruin. When he found himself in an emergency ward with little idea of how he got there, doctors wondered if he had had a nervous breakdown. Eventually they discovered the truth: David had suffered a stroke, which had resulted in brain injury. He faced two choices: give up or get his brain working again. Drawing on the principles of neuroplasticity, David set about re-wiring his brain. He embarked on a search that brought him into contact with doctors, neuroscientists, yoga teaches. Musicians, and a Buddhist nun, and found the tools to restore his sense of self: psychotherapy, swimming, music, mindfulness, and meditation. This is the story of David's neurological difficulties and of his remarkable cognitive recovery. It is also an account of a journey to emotional health. How I Rescued My Brain is an amazing tale of one man's resilience, and his determination to overcome one of the most frightening situations imaginable - the fear that he had lost his mind and might not get it back. 'David Roland describes the breakdown of his mental world, a world he slowly pieces back together, with the candor of a man observing his brain from the inside. The narrative style is studded with rich descriptions of emotion and intuition unbounded by the constraints we normally take for granted. The result is an intimate portrayal of a brain uniquely injured and the courage and resilience we all require to make the best of what we have.' -Marc Lewis, author of Memoirs of an Addicted Brain 'Enlightening and Inspiring. Beautifully demonstrates that healing is more than the absence of injury.' -Kate Richards, author of Madness ' How I Rescued My Brain explores the complexities of the mind, consciousness, and neuroscience in an accessible way. A heart-rendering story of resilience and determination, it is an inspirational read and memorable account of one man's courageous and life-changing journey towards emotional health.' -Patricia Merrick, The Lady