Brain Injury Books – How They Could Help You

Writing our book, Brain Injury Survivor’s Guide; and, subsequently creating websites and blogs that support it, has brought much joy to our lives. We pass along the information we have gathered from others, or strategies we have discovered by trial and error on our own. Responses from those who have read the book, as well as those who have visited our sites, have been extremely rewarding.


When we read the books others have written about brain injury, we are able to identify with the challenges they have faced and, in many instances, are still coping with daily. There is something Larry and I can relate to in each of these books we have read.

Every brain has its own footprint regardless of whether or not it has been injured. However, most brain injury survivors share some of the same challenges; whether it is loss of memory, inability to control emotions or a flat personality; not to mention the physical disabilities.

Some have written books about living with brain injury, while others have coupled with one of their family members or friends in a joint effort to tell their story. Together they have supplied information about the trials and adventures of living with brain injury.

Of course, we are especially overjoyed when we hear from someone who has found helpful information from our own book, Brain Injury Survivor’s Guide. We are deeply touched to hear how using the compensatory strategies provided in the book has helped them better cope with their own situation. And, although you would never wish it on anyone else, it is somewhat comforting to know you are not the only one dealing with an acquired brain injury. By sharing information, we can all help each other.

Here are just a couple of books we have read and mentioned in our book; and, on our websites and blogs. You may find them helpful too.

I Can't Remember Me - By Judy Martin-Urban & Courtney Martin Larson. Judy Martin-Urban is Courtney's mother. Together they share the story of Courtney's brain injury and the many struggles faced by daughter and family.

Surviving Black Ice - By David W. Fierce – David's statements should sound familiar to those who have read our book, Brain Injury Survivor's Guide. We are extremely pleased to have David as a long-distance friend and a contributor to our website.