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At 31, Valerie Greene was a healthy, vibrant businesswoman until a massive stroke paralyzed the left side of her body and left her unable to speak. Doctors gave her a grim prognosis—she might never walk and talk again, and most of her hearing was lost. Sheer determination propelled her out of her wheelchair and on to a 90% recovery.
Now an internationally recognized advocate for stroke awareness, Valerie shares her extraordinary journey and offers a must-have guide for stroke survivors and caregivers everywhere in her new book, Conquering Stroke, which will be released by Wiley Publishing and hit book stores nationally on April 28, 2008.
"In less than 10 years, I went from running a successful business to having a near death experience, relearning how to walk and talk, losing my beloved grandmother and father, overcoming a long and fierce legal battle, to finding my purpose" said author Valerie Greene. "My fiery journey taught me many valuable lessons that would sustain and carry me forward throughout my life. My hope is that this book will both inform and inspire stroke survivors, their family members and caregivers as well as potential stroke victims everywhere," added Greene.
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the leading cause of adult disability. Today, 6 million Americans are stroke survivors.
Conquering Stroke, with its solid foundation of prescriptive advice on stroke from world-renowned physicians in this field and the author's inspirational story promises to be the wake up call America needs.
This new book will show anyone who is at risk for a stroke how to get the treatment they need when they need it. It includes a comprehensive guide to hospitals with renowned stroke centers, the latest on tPA, and blood tests to access your stroke risk (called the Gold Dot), and it will show those who have suffered a stroke how to recover by using some of the best kept secrets.
More About Valerie Greene:
Valerie Greene is an internationally recognized spokesperson for the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for stroke awareness. She is a speaker at many special events and conferences, and has appeared on several local and syndicated television news programs on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox. As a leading spokesperson and survivor of a severe stroke, she has received accolades from shows such as Larry King Live also celebrities and dignitaries including Dr. Oz, Michael J. Fox, Kirk Douglas, the CEO of the American Heart Association, and the Lieutenant Governor of Florida. Additionally, she was instrumental in helping to pass the Florida Stroke Act that was signed into law on June 17, 2004.
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For more information or to schedule a media appointment with Ms. Greene, please contact Jaime Cassavechia at Susan Blond, Inc, 212.333.7728 x108/ jaimec@susanblondinc.com
Conquering Stroke: How I Fought My Way Back and How You Can Too
By Valerie Greene
Wiley
Publication Date: April 2008
ISBN: 978-0-470-13792-5
Page Count - 272
$24.95 / Hardcover
Go to Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com to purchase "Conquering Stroke"!
