Standing Up!: My Story of Hope, Advocacy and Survival After Stroke
Author: Kathleen with Steggall, Vicki Jordan
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 232
Kathleen Jordan was a vibrant businesswoman, mother and grandmother until one morning in 2011 she suffered a massive stroke and her world was turned upside. Her memoir Standing Up! gives a detailed and compelling insight into the effects of major stroke and the vital support and advocacy she needed when she could not stand up for herself. Kathleen Jordan, with Vicki Steggall, recounts her journey through stroke, from the acute trauma, through to the stroke ward, short and long term rehabilitation units and, finally, her amazing recovery to return to semi-normalcy and everyday life. Standing Up! Will give hope to other stroke survivors and their loved ones, as well as anyone who has experienced major trauma. Jordan and Steggall reinforce the powerful role advocacy, family support and determination play in recovery and give specific strategies and advice to families who are feeling under-supported by medical limitations.
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 232
Kathleen Jordan was a vibrant businesswoman, mother and grandmother until one morning in 2011 she suffered a massive stroke and her world was turned upside. Her memoir Standing Up! gives a detailed and compelling insight into the effects of major stroke and the vital support and advocacy she needed when she could not stand up for herself. Kathleen Jordan, with Vicki Steggall, recounts her journey through stroke, from the acute trauma, through to the stroke ward, short and long term rehabilitation units and, finally, her amazing recovery to return to semi-normalcy and everyday life. Standing Up! Will give hope to other stroke survivors and their loved ones, as well as anyone who has experienced major trauma. Jordan and Steggall reinforce the powerful role advocacy, family support and determination play in recovery and give specific strategies and advice to families who are feeling under-supported by medical limitations.
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Author: Kathleen with Steggall, Vicki Jordan
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 232
Kathleen Jordan was a vibrant businesswoman, mother and grandmother until one morning in 2011 she suffered a massive stroke and her world was turned upside. Her memoir Standing Up! gives a detailed and compelling insight into the effects of major stroke and the vital support and advocacy she needed when she could not stand up for herself. Kathleen Jordan, with Vicki Steggall, recounts her journey through stroke, from the acute trauma, through to the stroke ward, short and long term rehabilitation units and, finally, her amazing recovery to return to semi-normalcy and everyday life. Standing Up! Will give hope to other stroke survivors and their loved ones, as well as anyone who has experienced major trauma. Jordan and Steggall reinforce the powerful role advocacy, family support and determination play in recovery and give specific strategies and advice to families who are feeling under-supported by medical limitations.
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 232
Kathleen Jordan was a vibrant businesswoman, mother and grandmother until one morning in 2011 she suffered a massive stroke and her world was turned upside. Her memoir Standing Up! gives a detailed and compelling insight into the effects of major stroke and the vital support and advocacy she needed when she could not stand up for herself. Kathleen Jordan, with Vicki Steggall, recounts her journey through stroke, from the acute trauma, through to the stroke ward, short and long term rehabilitation units and, finally, her amazing recovery to return to semi-normalcy and everyday life. Standing Up! Will give hope to other stroke survivors and their loved ones, as well as anyone who has experienced major trauma. Jordan and Steggall reinforce the powerful role advocacy, family support and determination play in recovery and give specific strategies and advice to families who are feeling under-supported by medical limitations.
Standing Up!: My Story of Hope, Advocacy and Survival After Stroke