Change in the Weather: Life after Stroke by Mark McEwen

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Mark McEwen was at the top of his game and enjoying life when he suffered a stroke. After fifteen years on The Early Show, he had moved to Orlando to anchor the local news and spend more time with his family. While traveling, he experienced symptoms that led him to a hospital, where he was misdiagnosed with the flu. Two days later, on an airplane flight just hours before he finally collapsed, flight attendants and airport staff discounted his slurred speech and heavy sweating. Misinformation not only delayed his treatment, but it also nearly cost him his life.

Now, in a candid and moving memoir, America's beloved morning-show weatherman recalls his harrowing journey of rehabilitation from a massive stroke. Change in the Weather traces his recovery in the aftermath of temporarily losing some of his greatest gifts—his talent as a public speaker, and his warm, witty exuberance—while his wife worked valiantly to care for their children as well as her seriously ill husband. Telling an ultimately triumphant story, McEwen also offers extensive insights into the warning signs of stroke as well as prevention and treatment options.

Harry Smith

Mark McEwen is one of America's great communicators. Read this book and you'll learn about the adventures of morning television, but you'll also find out how love and hard work brought a man who almost died back to life. (Harry Smith, anchor of The Early Show on CBS)

George H.W. Bush

Mark McEwen's Change in the Weather: Life After Stroke is a heartwarming tale of triumph against overwhelming odds. For anyone who has suffered a stroke or knows someone who has, Mark's words will make them laugh and cry, but mostly will give them hope. (George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States)

James Baranski

For the 6 million stroke survivors in this country, this is a book about humility, dignity, courage and never giving up. For the caregivers, it is a book about the trials and tribulations you have come to know all to well, and you will realize you are not alone. For the rest of us, it is a book about what you can do to save a life, including your own. Kudos to celebrity Mark McEwen for the courage to share his stroke recovery journey. He is a true champion, committed to restoring dignity to stroke survivors. (James Baranski, CEO of the National Stroke Association)

Edgar J. Kenton III

This is a must read for stroke survivors and their medical and non-medical care providers, for it offers a true use of the now popular term "change" for the present and future of our stroke providers, presented by a most talented professional spokesperson for the stroke community in particular, and the communication industry in general. We are most grateful for Mark's leading the charge with this book for a C-change in understanding of stroke. (Edgar J. Kenton, III, M.D. FAHA, FAAN, Former Chair of the Stroke Medical Advisory Committee, American Stroke Association/American Heart Association)

Judith Robinson - Library Journal

Acclaimed anchorman, reporter, and weather analyst McEwen was riding atop the world. Then, at age 51, he was felled by two strokes. This, his memoir, which chronicles the ascendance of his career, his collapse, and his painstaking recovery, is both cautionary and inspirational, a personalized lesson in stroke awareness and treatment. Four-time Audie® Award nominee Richard Allen's masculine voice and enunciation befit a broadcast communicator's autobiography. Highly recommended for public library and nonfiction and health collections. [Audio clip available through www.tantor.com.-Ed.]

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