Brighton Publishing releases eBook of “Brain Damaged:Their Stories, My Journey” by Lydia Winslow

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Oct. 7, 2013 - PRLog -- CHANDLER (AZ)—Brighton Publishing LLC proudly announces the eBook release of Lydia Winslow’s latest work, “Brain Damaged: Their Stories, My Journey.” With a hint of anecdotal humor, and a touch of medical lingo, author Lydia Winslow crafts an amazing account of her brain-damaged patients and their lifelong journeys toward development, independence, and recovery—a must read for every friend, family member, caretaker, or health care professional. Brain Damaged: Their Stories, My Journey (http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Damaged-Stories-Journey-ebook/dp/B00FM9VTRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380921179&sr=8-1&keywords=brain+damaged+lydia+winslow) is currently available in all popular eBook formats from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine retailers with the print release scheduled for early-2014, to be distributed by Ingram, the world’s largest book wholesaler, and on demand from the Espresso Book Machine.

After forty years as a speech-language pathologist, author Lydia Winslow recounts the intrepid people who made her job so fulfilling. Brain Damaged: Their Stories, My Journey offers special insight into her own career, and the critical role that caretakers play in the lives of those in need—brain damaged patients.

Living in a world of fear, doubt, and uncertainty, those stricken either by illness or from a devastating accident, often require the skill—and patience—of those nearest them.

From the heart of a specialist in patient care and development, Ms. Winslow presents a well-balanced approach to her writing—a unique blending of humor, information, and both emotional and physical victories.

Brain Damaged: Their Stories, My Journey is a rare collection of love stories, and the often unusual tales of brain damaged patients. Readers will be introduced to Ms. Winslow’s peculiar friends, and discover a different kind of recovery—a life-changing journey of discovery for both patient and caregiver…Brain Damaged: Their Stories, My Journey.

“Author Lydia Winslow elevates the reader’s heart to a place of compassion and understanding, where readers get a glimpse of humanity’s most powerful expression—love,” said Kathie McGuire, director of Brighton Publishing LLC. “Brain Damaged: Their Stories, My Journey is a tale of intense compassion and the search for hope in difficult times.”

After graduating from New York University and City University of New York, Lydia Winslow settled into an externship program at the New York, V.A. Hospital. Afterwards, she would go on to hold a position at a prestigious rehabilitation center in Westchester County and then on to a variety of state psychiatric hospitals and group homes for the multiply handicapped, both in prison and in long-term acute care hospitals. Ms. Winslow cherishes the time she has had with every patient and describes them as “excellent tutors.”