Stroke of Luck: NOW!: Fast and Free Exercises to Immediately Begin Mastering Neuroplasticity Following Stroke - Right Now!

When my husband had a stroke four months ago, I remembered that I had bought both this book and the full-length original version five years earlier when a friend had a stroke. I had then recommended them to his family. Now I reread both while my husband was in the hospital. When he was discharged home two weeks later, we started reading this short version aloud to each other. Just reading was hard work for him, so as a reward we alternated reading this book with reading poems from our favorite poet Billy Collins, a past two-time Poet Laureate with a wonderful sense of humor about the human condition.The best part of this book was not just the factual content but the encouragement! My husband is living, walking, talking, laughing, reading proof that this works! I just recommended it to another person with a stroke patient in the family. We are exploiting the neuroplasticity of his brain (and mine) to the fullest and using all kinds of brain games and physical and cognitive therapies to regain his health and to maintain mine. At age 81, we are now doing better than many of our younger friends. And getting better and better…

This book has two messages in case of a stroke:1. Don't rest like your doctor might tell you, but instead start working. By "working", I mean simple and specific mind-body exercises, starting with the "Rapid Assessment" tests the paramedic gives you in the ambulance.2. Remember to make basic life changes. Most of the suggestions SOUND like common sense, but when you are overwhelmed, it is easy to forgot to make important adjustments to your lifestyle and/or environment. If you are helping a family member, I think it will be doubly helpful.My mom asked me to get this for her because she had a mini-stroke 2 years ago. When I noticed it was a self-published book, I was hesitant, but pleasantly surprised upon receipt. It seems well-edited, i.e., no glaring spelling or grammar errors, etc. I did end up writing the name of the book on its binder with a sharpie, since the printer did not. Regarding the expense, I'd say the hardcopy book is a better bargain and more helpful than most of the meds you will surely get a prescription for. The electronic version is free, so that is of course a bargain! :) If you don't have kindle, there are apps you can download to make it read-able on android. I prefer the hard copy for highlighting, earmarking, etc..Summary: The book provides great information for a specific time in you or your loved one's life. In fact, I am buying two more hard copies, as I have given my original away to a friend of a friend.

Everyone should read this book as their CPR manual for possible future stroke. Like a heart attack, we all need to learn the immediate action for a stroke victim.This information and suggestions in this book will greatly improve the lives of future stroke victims... Thank you Doctor Bob...

Good basic knowledge about restoring neuroplasticity after a stroke. The brain exercises are a important for those who wish to have a strong recovery. Everyone that has high blood pressure should have a copy to be prepared for the worst.

I didn't read the whole book I just use it to help stroke victims.

Excellent guide for folks who have suffered a stroke AND for friends, family .

Stroke of Luck is an exceptional piece of work particularly when you consider that the author is the embodiment of the title and wrote the book while recovering from the stroke. Full disclosure: I received a text from Bob (the author) right after he had his stroke (he and I co-host Grumpy Science, a videocast on Bob’s YouTube channel and have worked together for many years, but I like him anyway). He had trouble speaking but could still write. At first, he did what he was “supposed” to do – he went to the doctor, he got an MRI and then the doctor told him what he could do for his condition – which was not much. Bob knew a bit about neuroplasticity and that he had a window of opportunity to do some exercises that would rehabilitate his brain. In other words, he took a pro-active approach and started doing some things that would eventually lead to his recovery. It should be noted that this is not traditional medicine; had he followed the prescribed route, there is a good chance that he would still have trouble speaking, ambulating and practicing his generally grumpy demeanor that we have all gotten used to. Being a professor at a major university, he does know how to write, and the book reads pretty well. If you have had a stroke, plan on having one, or know someone in that condition, I highly recommend it.

Not very helpful in terms of exercises. He basically just says keep doing all the new assessments you are asked to do. Not worth $6.00 for an e-book.

Full of crucial details for anyone who has suffered a stroke