After suffering a near-fatal stroke in 1997 that left him without speech and paralyzed on his right side, Ron Gardner is now a motivational speaker and trainer.  He teaches how motivation meets inspiration and urges us not to think stroke only happens to “the other guy.” Take Brave Steps for Stroke Survivors and Families is his groundbreaking road map that helps readers navigate through the fears, adversities, and challenges related to stroke that often go unanswered—and sometimes unspoken.

Gardner guides readers “from bitter to better” with heartfelt self-reflections, tips, and other informative tools. Stroke survivors will discover how to eliminate the barriers of fear, depression, and negative self-talk and focus on what they have rather than what they have lost.  Readers will develop a positive attitude and empower themselves with self-discipline, inspiration, and above all, hope.

A stroke affects not only the survivor, but each of their family members and friends in ways that are difficult to manage and understand. With this in mind, Gardner’s wife Patti and daughter Molly share their helpful insights, tips, and perspectives on how stroke has impacted their lives; their reactions, both good and bad; the challenges that loved ones will face; and valuable caregiver information, including tips on time management.

Take Brave Steps is subtitled, “A message of motivation and hope,” and Gardner delivers a message that is powerful, personal, and triumphant. That message has earned Take Brave Steps a place on the shelves of all stroke survivors, family members, friends, caregivers, and heath care professionals as a guidebook guaranteed to aid and inspire.

Publisher: Infinity Publishing
Publish date: May 9, 2008
166 pages
ISBN-10:  0741446782
ISBN-13:  978-0741446787