Free Download of Our Stroke Survival Books

ONE STROKE, TWO SURVIVORS and LESSONS LEARNED were originally published in 2006 and 2007 by the Cleveland Clinic Press. With few copies of our two books now available for purchase, Herb and I have chosen to offer them for free download on this website. There are no catches.

We hope you’ll find value and pass the link to others as well. Many of the lessons we’ve learned in our almost 14 years post-stroke are still pertinent and workable. They’ve helped us to navigate the difficult journey back to the land of the living. And if you feel so inclined, please consider a contribution to the National Stroke Association, American Heart Association, Caregifted, or to your local stroke chapter. That’s up to you. Good luck!

Download: ONE STROKE, TWO SURVIVORS Download: LESSONS LEARNED
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Things you will learn from these books

Recognize stroke warnings

Follow stabilizing and rehab

Maneuver through the medical maze

Consider outpatient therapy and rehab psychology

Acknowledge caregiver anger and exhaustion

Identify the costs no one talks about

Restore self-confidence

80% OF STROKES ARE PREVENTABLE

Watch the video to learn more about Herb Kleiman

Herb Kleiman in his own words talks about his recovery and celebrates the friends who remained in support and the new ones he’s met in his first 10 years post-stroke.

STROKE KILLS ALMOST 129,000 PEOPLE A YEAR IN THE U.S.
STROKE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF SERIOUS LONG-TERM DISABILITY.
OF THE 7 MILLION STROKE SURVIVORS LIVING IN THE U.S. TODAY, ⅔ ARE DISABLED.
SPOUSAL CAREGIVERS EXPERIENCING STRAIN HAVE A HIGH LEVEL OF MORTALITY.

Praises for the Book

MORE THAN 15 MILLION ADULTS CURRENTLY PROVIDE CARE TO RELATIVES. THE MAJORITY OF CAREGIVERS ARE MIDDLE-AGED ADULT CHILDREN AND OLDER SPOUSES.

CAREGIVING STRAIN AND RISK FOR STROKE AND CORONARY HEART DISEASE AMONG SPOUSAL CAREGIVERS IS HIGH.

About the Author

Prior to her husband’s massive stroke, Berenice was a co-principal in the couple’s marketing communications firm, which represented high-tech companies nationwide. Since the stroke, she has become an active care giver and advocate, urging Herb toward further advancement and a higher quality of life.

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