Passages in Caregiving: Finding Confidence in the Chaos

The journey of caregiving often feels like navigating uncharted territory, a path that can shift from chaos to clarity. In her insightful work, "Passages in Caregiving," author Gail Sheehy explores this transformative experience. She provides a broader look at the common challenges caregivers face and offers practical solutions to build confidence. Her guidance helps turn uncertainty into empowerment, offering a roadmap for finding strength and stability amidst the complexities of caring for a loved one.

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Recommended Reading for Survivors and Caregivers

Explore this curated list of books offering guidance, inspiration, and practical advice for navigating life after a stroke or brain injury.

Rehab & Recovery

• The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families by Kip Burkman, M.D.

• After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier by Cleo Hutton

• The Brain that Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge, M.D.

• Hope: A Stroke Recovery Guide by the National Stroke Association

• 100 Questions & Answers About Stroke: A Lahey Clinic Guide by Kinan K. Hreib, M.D., Ph.D.

Books for Survivors

• How To Conquer the World with One Hand…and An Attitude by Paul E. Berger and Stephanie Mensh

• One-Handed in a Two-Handed World by Tommye-Karen Mayer

• Different Strokes: An Intimate Memoir for Stroke Survivors, Families, and Caregivers by Steven Boorstein

• My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.

• I’ll Carry the Fork! Recovering a Life After Brain Injury by Kara L. Swanson

• My Year Off: Recovering Life After a Stroke by Robert McCrum

• Rewire Your Brain, Rewire Your Life: A Handbook for Stroke Survivors & Their Caregivers by Bob Guns

• Stroke Diaries: A Guide for Survivors and their Families by Olajide Williams, MD

• A Stroke of Genius: Messages of Hope and Healing From a Thriving Stroke Survivor by Sandy Simon

• Don’t Leave Me This Way: Or When I Get Back on My Feet You’ll Be Sorry by Julia Fox Garrison

• A Piece of Her Mind: A Mother-Daughter Journey Through Stroke and Recovery by Mona Gupton and Stacy Gupton

Books for Caregivers

• Who Cares: A Loving Guide for My Future Caregivers by Dee Marrella

• The Comfort of Home for Stroke: A Guide for Caregivers by Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr, RN

• Living With Stroke: A Guide for Families by Richard Senelick, M.D., and Karla Dougherty

• The Magic of Humor in Caregiving by James R. Sherman, Ph.D.

• The Tough & Tender Caregiver: A Handbook for the Well Spouse by David A. Travland, Ph.D.

• Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence by Gail Sheehy

• Share the Care by Cappy Capossela and Sheila Warnock

• Coping with Stroke: 50 Answers to Everyday Caregiver Challenges by Monica Vest Wheeler

• Brain, Heal Thyself: A Caregiver’s New Approach to Recovery by Madonna Siles

Understanding Aphasia

• Talking About Aphasia by Susie Parr, Sally Byng, and Sue Gilpin

• Barkin’ Dog: How to Talk with Aphasia by Ed Bas

• A Mind of My Own: Memoir of Recovery from Aphasia by Harrianne Mills

Children’s Books

• Now One Foot, Now the Other by Tomie dePaola

• Beamer Learns the Signs of Stroke and How to Help by Cindy Chambers

Inspirational Reads

• You Can Do It! 105 Thoughts, Feelings and Solutions to Inspire You by Paul Berger and Stephanie Mensh

• The Power of Attitude by Mac Anderson

• Loving What Is: Four Questions that can Change Your Life by Byron Katie

• The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby

Financial Guidance

• Nolo’s Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits by David A. Morton III, M.D.

• How To Get SSI and Social Security Disability: An insider’s Step by Step Guide by Mike Davis