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Many patients suffering from head injuries report dramatic results through the new use of brain exercises, puzzles, physical therapy and even special eye glasses. The nfl doesnt want you to hear his story, but jeanne marie laskas makes it unforgettable. Taut, gripping, and gorgeously told, concussion is the stirring true story of one unlikely mans courageous decision to stand up to a multibilliondollar colossus bent on silencing him, and to tell the world the truth. Published november 24th 2015 by random house trade paperbacks movie tiein edition, paperback, 288 pages authors.
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Fainaruwada, mark, and fainaru, steve, league of denial the nfl, concussions. Several pitt brain scientists are featured in a new book, concussion, by author jeanne marie laskas. In addition to the book, it has become an awardwinning movie one that i saw not long ago. Jeanne marie laskas is the author of seven books, including concussion, hidden america, and the exact same moon. The article was later expanded by laskas into a book, concussion penguin random house, 2015, and adapted into a drama film of the same name. Omalu and his colleagues, and the resulting controversy, have been covered in numerous books, including dr. Penguin random house the worlds largest english language trade publisher, bringing you the best in fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books. The nfl, concussions and the battle for truth audible audiobook unabridged mark fainaruwada author, steve fainaru author, david h. Bennet omalu, the pathologist who made one of the most significant medical discoveries of the twentyfirst century, a discovery that challenges the existence of americas favorite sport and puts omalu in the crosshairs of footballs most powerful corporation. What i liked this book was such an unexpected surprise for me.
With love, joy, anger, and hope 2018, based on a new york times magazine article, and concussion. In the film, omalu, portrayed by will smith, is the central character. New york times magazine contributor laskas concussion expands her popular article about president obamas habit of reading 10 pieces of constituent mail each day into a moving narr. Pitt scientists featured in book and ridley scott movie on. Nigeriaborn bennet omalu is perhaps an unlikely hero, a medical doctor boardcertified in four areas of pathology, anatomic, clinical, forensic, and neuropathology, and a wellrounded specialist in death. For two decades, the nfl has tried to deny growing scientific evidence that links football and head injuries, according to excerpts published wednesday by multiple web sites from a forthcoming book. Concussion download free pdf and ebook by jeanne marie laskas. The book is engaging from start to finish, a david and goliath story about. Recent research on how the brain can repair itself has led to new treatments for concussions. The book the concussion crisis anatomy of a silent epidemic is a nonfiction masterpiece. That judgment, implausible even to a casual fan, also contradicted the opinion of a growing cadre of neuroscientists who worked in vain to convince the nfl.
Concussion is a wellwritten inspiring tale of david vs. Concussion by jeanne marie laskas chronicles the story of dr. About coping with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. A comprehensive guide for improving memory, focus, and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion. Books and information on effects of mild brain injury and concussion in adults concussion is the most common type of brain injury but there is nothing mild about it. Using the example of ruettiger, whose experience as a notre dame football walkon inspired the 1994 film, rudy, the authors rail against disrespectful behavior in sports, at any level. Penguin random house llc does not accept unsolicited submissions, proposals, manuscripts, or submission queries via email at this time. Lucas davenport investigates a vitriolic blog that seems to be targeting the children of u. Coping with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury by. This book tells multiple stories on concussions that will change your understanding. Espn reporters mark fainaruwada and steve fainaru are writing a book about football and brain injuries, to be published in 20 by crown books, a division of random house, and frontline. Read excerpts from the book in the atlantic and the wall street journal. Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio. Published november 24th 2015 by random house trade paperbacks first published october 6th 2015.
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