More Than You Can See
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More Than You Can See

A Mother's Memoir

  1. 297 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

More Than You Can See

A Mother's Memoir

About this book

At seventeen, Barbara’s daughter Jennifer is in a horrific car accident and sustains a traumatic brain injury that sends her into a two-week coma. Once she awakens, a unique disability presents itself: Jenn lacks any traditional method of communication. Unable to speak or function on her own, Jenn must relearn basic life skills in a rehabilitation facility while Barbara and her family struggle to piece together their lives, now forever changed.

When it becomes clear that Barbara and her husband cannot care for Jenn on their own, they move her to a group home. Over time, three creative, lighthearted women become Jenn’s caregivers, and with their support Jenn reenters the community and experiences travel and adventure, all while capturing the hearts of those around her with her engaging and quirky personality.

Despite her disability, Jenn connects with everyone in her life. And Barbara ultimately realizes that Jenn’s lack of language doesn’t stop her from having a voice. A touching memoir that strikes a delicate balance between sorrow and joy, heartbreak and triumph, More Than You Can See is Barbara’s story of moving beyond tragedy and discovering profound and fulfilling life lessons waiting for her on the other side.

Information

Publisher
She Writes Press
Year
2022
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9781647422509
Subtopic
Social Science Biographies
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Chapter 1. The Accident
  6. Chapter 2. On a New Path
  7. Chapter 3. Where Do We Go From Here?
  8. Chapter 4. The Lawsuit
  9. Chapter 5. A New Phase
  10. Chapter 6. A Way to Pay Back
  11. Chapter 7. Maria
  12. Chapter 8. Christine and Suzanne
  13. Chapter 9. Bonding
  14. Chapter 10. Eating Issues
  15. Chapter 11. The Office
  16. Chapter 12. Medical Puzzle
  17. Chapter 13. The Court and New York State
  18. Chapter 14. The Boisverts
  19. Chapter 15. The Benz Family
  20. Chapter 16. Jenn in Public Places
  21. Chapter 17. Travels
  22. Chapter 18. The Wedding
  23. Chapter 19. Special Occasions
  24. Chapter 20. Time Moved On
  25. Chapter 21. Thanksgiving 2010
  26. Chapter 22. The Call
  27. Chapter 23. Planning the Future
  28. Epilogue
  29. Acknowledgments
  30. About the Author
  31. Selected Titles from She Writes Press

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