Claudia L. Osborn

Claudia L. Osborn's book provides a good example how a person who suffers brain injury comes to understand what has happened to him or her, since it can be frightening and panic-inducing to suddenly find oneself a different person from the one you always knew. In Ms Osborn's case, it was she herself who realized that something was terribly wrong, and she had to find appropriate care by herself.

However her book is not only an education, it's also funny and enlightening. Ms. Osborn has obviously decided to make her life's work publicizing the issue. I noticed that she has quite a demanding speaking schedule, although she had also needed to take a break earlier in 2014.… (more)

I found this memoir written by a brain-injured doctor to be very moving. She did an excellent job of describing her life before, then after, being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike. It was fascinating to me to "watch" as the extent of her injury unfolded. It's understandable that she herself had such difficulty figuring out just how much she'd been damaged, considering how confusing everything was to her. But the people around her, and even her initial neurologist, seemed oblivious to the severity of her injury as well. I'm thankful the author finally decided to contact a different neurologist who had the wisdom to send her to an intense, full-time therapy program for 10 months.
The author has a gift for storytelling. I was drawn into the story as she included just the right amount of information to get her point across, while still allowing the reader to feel captivated by what was happening. She is a true inspiration to brain-injured people who have to find, and accept, a new sense of self.… (more)