health

A brain scientist discusses suffering a stroke at the age of thirty-seven, describing her discovery of differences in the left and right side of the brain and the steps she took over a period of eight years to recover her health.

"This dramatic memoir recounts one woman's experience living in tuberculosis sanatoriums where she underwent many treatments for the disease and was finally released when she was 14. Despite her disablement, she went on to marry and have three children, work as a microbiologist, perform as a comedienne, and serve as an advocate for minority groups"--Provided by publisher.

Andie Dominick discusses her and her sister's lives as diabetics from childhood.