Every 21 Seconds

<p>Every 21 Seconds someone is affected by a traumatic brain injury. Every 21 Seconds a CEO a preschool teacher a next-door neighbor endures a life-altering injury.</p><p>For Brian Sweeney—a father a successful businessman—a fun-filled weekend with lifelong friends evolved into a life changed forever. From the hospital bed to the boardroom follow the trials and triumphs of Brian Sweeney father successful businessman traumatic brain injury survivor. Every 21 Seconds…</p><p><em>Every 21 seconds” chronicles the hidden complexities experienced after traumatic brain injury as can only be told by a survivor. Mr. Sweeney describes the ‘roller coaster ride’ from the time of injury to the present involving himself family friends and employers. Th e misunderstandings biases and injustices are clearly described along with wonderful insights to his abilities and disabilities. His struggle is a guide to patients and those who love and care for those individuals effected by brain injury.</em><br /><strong>James A. Young M.D.<br />Chairperson Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation<br />Rush University Medical Center Chicago Illinois</strong></p><p>Every 21 seconds is the most honest book written by a TBI survivor that I have ever read. I am the mother of a 25-year old daughter who suff ered the devastating effects of a traumatic brain injury three years ago and I believe I have read almost all of the books written on this topic.</p>