My father, exceptionally healthy and fit, had a stroke two years ago.  Thankfully, he recovered, but we are still learning about some of the effects to this day.  Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroanatomist who had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for.  One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke.  As it happened, she studied and remembered every moment.  She made a video explaining her experience.  This is a powerful story of recovery and awareness, of how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another.  The video is just 18 minutes long, and the video and transcript are both posted on my friend’s website.  Here’s the link:

 

 

http://urbandharma.org/udharma12/stroke.html