The Ghost in My Brain
How a Concussion Stole My Life and How the New Science of Brain Plasticity Helped Me Get it Back
by:
Clark Elliott
Summary:
The book chronicles the author's debilitating eight-year struggle with the effects of a concussion and his eventual recovery through innovative treatments that harnessed the brain's ability to rewire itself. It provides a personal narrative of his journey, detailing both the cognitive challenges he faced and the breakthroughs in neuroplasticity that contributed to his healing.
Key points:
1. Brain Plasticity: The book focuses on the brain's ability to form new neural connections, crucial in author Clark Elliott's brain injury recovery.
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