Man Who Lost his Language

A Case of Aphasia

AvSheila Hale

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Engelska, 2007

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The Man who Lost His Language is a unique exploration of aphasia - losing the ability to use or comprehend words - as well as of the resilience of love.When Sir John Hale suffered a stroke that left him unable to walk, write or speak, his wife, Shelia, followed every available medical trail seeking knowledge of his condition and how he might be restored to health. This revised edition of a classic book includes an additional chapter detailing the latest developments in science and medicine since the first edition was published.This personal account of one couple's experience will be of interest to all those who want to know more about aphasia and related conditions.

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Utgivningsdatum:2007-04-15
Språk:Engelska
Filformat:EPUB
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781846426261
Förlag:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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Sheila Hale is a distinguished travel writer and journalist. She has written articles for The New York Times, the Observer, The Times Literary Supplement and the London Review of Books. She gives lectures and talks about aphasia to primary care trusts, social workers and stroke charities. She is now working on a biography of the sixteenth century Venetian painter Titian.

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We have been given a truly inspired description of the power of love and devotion in the face of adversity. This is essential reading for anyone who wishes to know more about aphasia and related conditions.

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgements. 1. John. Part I: The Stroke. 2. The Accident. 3. Hell. 4. The Geriatric Ward. 5. The Royal Star & Garter. 6. Vermeer. Part II: Aphasia. 7. The Varieties of Aphasia. 8. Silent in Sadness. 9. Aphasia Today. 10. The Chances of Recovery. 11. The Search for a Cure. 12. A Voyage of Exploration. Part III: John's Aphasia. 13. Cambridge. 14. John's Days. 15. Myths and Metaphors. 16. John's Voice. 17. Hope. Afterword. Postscript to the Revised Edition. Useful Addresses. Notes. Bibliography.