A unique, personal account of the impact a mild traumatic brain injury has on the author and those around her, including descriptions of hidden symptoms, pitfalls in diagnoses, the uneven progress of recovery and the effect of the varied reactions which others have to an acquired brain injury.
No two head injuries are the same, but they are similar and this narrative incorporates recovered memories alongside extracts from clinic notes, diary entries and emails to reflect the disjointed progress of diagnosis and recovery. The reader will gain an appreciation of the confusion experienced by many brain injury survivors and will be shown why some may develop odd behaviour or mental health issues, and how such issues can be alleviated. Brain injuries are poorly understood by the general public which leads to difficult interactions, and complications in diagnosis means some may not realise they have this milder form of brain injury.
This book will enlighten brain injury survivors and affected families, and allow professionals an insight into their patient’s experiences. As concerns grow over the risks which contact sports pose, this book shows how mild brain injuries can wreck havoc with careers, relationships and one’s sense of self.

Living with PKU: A low protein life with Phenylketonuria is a new and valuable resource for adults and teens with Phenylketonuria (PKU), or for families new to the disorder.
In clear and simple language, this book explains:
What is PKU?
How do high levels of protein affect us?
Why is PKU treated by restricted diet?
What other treatments are there?
What are supplements? And why do they taste like that?
Pauline has lived with PKU for over forty years. In this honest account, she shares her experience and mistakes to help others navigating the difficult dietary treatment.
This book is packed with practical advice on:
PKU and mental health
Managing PKU clinics
Travel & emigrating
Women & PKU
Healthy eating and exercise