June Biermann, a former stroke victim, and her co-author - and carer - Barbara Toohey offer a sensitive and essential guide for sufferers and those who care for them. The Stroke Book provides readers with: Analyses of the latest developments in stroke therapy; Tips for creating a good nutritional plan post-stroke; Information on managing complex rehabilitation needs; Ways stroke victims can reclaim their quality of life following a stroke and how carers can manage their own stress. With stroke now the leading cause of serious, long-term disability, Biermann and Toohey’s optimistic, user-friendly guide to living well after an attack is a vital tool for recovery.