Dear Friends,

There is good news to report. The Department of Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic now has both books, ONE STROKE, TWO SURVIVORS and LESSONS LEARNED, on display in their waiting room. Those who inquire at the registration desk about where to purchase one or both are told they make take the books home at no charge. Through Kaplan’s generosity and the cooperation of The Cleveland Clinic Press we were able to make hundreds of remaining copies of both books available to The Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Neurology, The Metro Health Medical Center, and the Baltimore, Maryland VA Hospital.

However, there is also a downside. Kaplan Publishing recently informed us that because of the economic climate and changes in the publishing industry they have canceled plans to reprint ONE STROKE and returned all rights. This change leaves us free to distribute the books as Herb and I choose.

Profit was never an issue. Our intent from the beginning was to leave a trail that would make stroke recovery easier for others thrust into a similar situation. We also hoped to push back the curtain to show the medical profession how spousal and family members cope with catastrophic illness and how thoughtfulness on its part could make the situation so much easier for all of us.

Herb and I need your advice. Since the books are now out of print, we appear to have two choices: to either attach one or both books to our website for free downloading or to arrange distribution as e-books. Herb and I welcome your thoughts about how best to serve families who might benefit from our experience.

Please leave your comments either in the Guest Book at the back of the website or send me an email at the address below.

All our best,