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In the Face of Catastrophe

How a Traumatic Brain Injury Became a Blessing

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Pub Date Aug 06 2024 | Archive Date Aug 20 2024

Greenleaf Book Group | Greenleaf Book Group Press


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The Gift of Presence
​When a stroke leaves Jenn comatose and clinging to life just days before her thirty-first birthday, she and her family face an overwhelming and painful journey. As they struggle to grasp what happened, to move forward and heal, they discover an unexpected gift: how to be present in times of uncertainty while holding onto hope and the power of family and community to sustain them through these challenging times.
Structured as diary entries, this poignant memoir shares memories from each family member as they walk together through this profoundly life-changing event, grapple with grief, and learn to look for silver linings: gratitude, intentional time together, and the closeness of family and friends to help them heal. Jenn was already a professional advocate for wellness and self-care before her stroke, and now she and her family share a very personal and intimate time of their lives in the hope that those who are struggling with similar experiences of loss and change will find connection, solace, and the courage to overcome even the greatest challenges.
The Gift of Presence
​When a stroke leaves Jenn comatose and clinging to life just days before her thirty-first birthday, she and her family face an overwhelming and painful journey. As they struggle...

Advance Praise

“This is an inspiring story of recovery and renewal against the odds. It teaches us how the power of family and community can carry us through life's toughest times and greatest challenges.” —LL COOL J, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop icon, actor, and author

“A beautiful, exhilarating account of gratitude and resilience, and how one family faced catastrophe and found unexpected blessings. A story of stoicism through unimaginable crisis. Anyone wondering how they’ll overcome even the darkest challenge will find light in these fast-turning pages.” —Rep. Steve Israel, former member of Congress; proprietor, Theodore’s Books

“It's easy to lose hope when a friend or loved one struggles with a serious medical condition or becomes critically ill. Jennifer Goldman and Caryn Hirshleifer, in their book, In the Face of Catastrophe, tell us how they remained positive when faced with a devastating loss. Their heartwarming story encourages us all to keep fighting to overcome the odds and provides hope to all who need it. Miracles can happen. And they do. I recommend this book to my constituents and friends who are facing difficult times.” —Paul Feiner, Greenburgh, NY, town supervisor

"Terrifying and uplifting by turns, In the Face of Catastrophe is a memoir about the everyday suffering and silver linings discovered while working through a health crisis with family members to assist. This idea of presence as a gift is the book’s most tangible and inspiring quality."—Foreword Clarion

"In the Face of Catastrophe alternates between understandable despair and hopeful bromides, lessons, and insights from the experience, especially on embracing the power of presence in the everyday. Goldman's journey toward recovery is heartening, and the family’s accounts will offer comfort to others facing similar trials."—Publishers Weekly BookLife 

"Goldman and Hirschleifer deserve plaudits for this one-of-a-kind offering that will be a powerful inspiration to those who struggle with health crises without assistance."—Readers' Favorite

“This is an inspiring story of recovery and renewal against the odds. It teaches us how the power of family and community can carry us through life's toughest times and greatest challenges.” —LL...


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ISBN 9798886452082
PRICE $22.95 (USD)
PAGES 200

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