In 1990 Approximatly 500,000 victims suffered the shock and trauma of brain
injury. NOW in 2008 on the average of 1.4 million in the United states will suffer from TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).Of this
number 50,000 will die,235,000 hospitalized, 1.1million treated and released from the ER., and 5.3 million Americans
live with TBI related disabilities.
Scores of family and
friend will experience the frustrations and rewards of loving brain injured victims back to thier potential.
Aaron
you're awesome is a touching story that goes beyond the devastating experience and emotional trauma a family lives through
when a brain injury is sustained by a loved one.In addition to walking through the pain and endless questions about the future
of the survivor.
There are tears, but also hope, encouragement, spiritual support, and "FUNNIES
THAT SAVED OUR SANITY", SHARED IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT STRIP 24 YEAR OLD AARON OF HIS SELF WORTH AND DIGNITY, and will
not allow the reader to lose a moments intrest.
* A forward by Kim Evans, LCSW, aat LDS Hospital commends this story as "... a source of information,
understanding, and hope.
* Aarons therapist cried when she read the
manuscript. His psychiatrist assest the book's explaination of behaviors and how best to deal with them as "right
on!"
This book is dedicated to individuals and families who are experiencing the shock of TBI and to those
who may become one of the next 1.4 million this year.
Price: $13.95 includes
shipping for up to 2 books in the USA,tax applies in the state of Utah
Bind: softcover; perfect
pages : 95
ISBN:
