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Summary: COURAGE, COMEDY AND COMPASSION
Review: Kara has written a book that describes with reality the everyday struggles one with a head injury experiences. What I found so refreshing was it was done without preaching, self-righteousness or self-pity. I found myself in these pages, found myself nodding my head in astonishment (there is a reason why I feel this way), found myself laughing (I've also thrown things, a toy wagon through a glass window for one), and found myself in tears (finally someone who knows what it's like, I'm not insane etc.). The most surprising adjective I found to describe this book is, hope. There is hope after a devastating change in a person's life. One can go on with great dignity, different than before the injury, limited in ways and yet more mature, compassionate, willing to look a little deeper than most people at what's inside a person. My sincere thanks to Kara for being able to put into words with such eloquence what has been felt by more than just a few people, their caretakers, friends and families.
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Summary: The most compassionate, encouraging book I've read.
Review: Kara has written a book that describes with reality the everyday struggles one with a head injury experiences. What I found so refreshing was it was done without preaching, self-righteousness or self-pity. I found myself in these pages, found myself nodding my head in astonishment (there is a reason why I feel this way), found myself laughing (I've also thrown things, a toy wagon through a glass window for one), and found myself in tears (finally someone who knows what it's like, I'm not insane etc.). The most surprising adjective I found to describe this book is, hope. There is hope after a devastating change in a person's life. One can go on with great dignity, different than before the injury, limited in ways and yet more mature, compassionate, willing to look a little deeper than most people at what's inside a person. My sincere thanks to Kara for being able to put into words with such eloquence what has been felt by more than just a few people, their caretakers, friends and families.
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Summary: Insightful, informative and humorous story of courage
Review: Kara Swanson's personal story of her struggle with a closed head injury is told with such intelligence, honesty and humor that I could literally envision the experience. It's very hard to put yourself in some else's shoes until you've shared a similar experience. "I'll Carry the Fork" provides the reader with an experience that won't be forgotten upon completing the book. Not only does it serve as a very informative guide to those family, friends, and victims of closed head injuries on the "what to expect" and "how to get the best help", but it most importantly, provides a fantastic feeling of courage and confidence that life does go on and, in fact, can be better than ever before!
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Summary: A must read for TBI survivors and their family
Review: Kara's realistic, humor filled book is a must for any TBI survivor and their family. I read it and bought two extra copies and then decided to buy one for all our siblings so they can better understand what my husband goes through on a daily basis through Kara's words and experiences.
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Summary: A must read for TBI survivors and their family
Review: Kara's realistic, humor filled book is a must for any TBI survivor and their family. I read it and bought two extra copies and then decided to buy one for all our siblings so they can better understand what my husband goes through on a daily basis through Kara's words and experiences.
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Summary: Kara, thank you for sharing your story
Review: My brother suffered a brain injury last year and I read everything I can get my hands on, about brain injuries. I thank Kara for sharing her story through humor and sports analogies. My heart goes out to all of those suffering a brain injury.
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Summary: Kara is outstanding and the book is more!
Review: On the 1 year anniversary of my own brain injury, I wanted to salute the 1 and ONLY book that made sense to me on my journey! I'll Carry the Fork! is written easily, yet not condescendingly. It is written with compassion and humor. It is honest and insightful. Most importantly, it has given me the courage to know that I am not alone!I wanted to write to Kara and let her know immediately last summer how much her book meant to me. Instead, like a crazed rock star fan, I tracked her down at a conference. I met her, cried with her, laughed with her, hugged her, thanked her and have become great friends with her! Kara's book has supported not only myself, but my family as well. Thank you, Kara! You have written the one and only book one needs on their journey through traumatic brain injury! I, too, am carrying a fork......PROUDLY!
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Summary: PHENOMENAL!
Review: On the 1 year anniversary of my own brain injury, I wanted to salute the 1 and ONLY book that made sense to me on my journey! I'll Carry the Fork! is written easily, yet not condescendingly. It is written with compassion and humor. It is honest and insightful. Most importantly, it has given me the courage to know that I am not alone! I wanted to write to Kara and let her know immediately last summer how much her book meant to me. Instead, like a crazed rock star fan, I tracked her down at a conference. I met her, cried with her, laughed with her, hugged her, thanked her and have become great friends with her! Kara's book has supported not only myself, but my family as well. Thank you, Kara! You have written the one and only book one needs on their journey through traumatic brain injury! I, too, am carrying a fork......PROUDLY!
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Summary: Tremendously insightful and thought provoking!
Review: This book is an amazing account of one woman's struggle to regain her self-respect, her courage, and her life. Throughout the entire book, Kara displays the courage, strength, and humor that we all hope we possess during times of extreme change and discomfort. I can only imagine how this book will help those with brain-injury, as well as those who love and support them. It may help us all to be more tolerant and patient with those around us.
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