Congratulations to Debra J. White and Vine Leaves Press on the release of All Shook Up: Finding Purpose After Traumatic Brain Injury. On January 6, 1994, Debbie's life changed when a car accident caused severe brain trauma, transforming her future into one filled with resilience and purpose.
★★★★★ "Debbie's spunk and petulance will drive the reader to laughter despite the tragic circumstances." ~Dr. Fawzia Mail Tung
All Shook Up: Finding Purpose After Traumatic Brain Injury
NEW RELEASE: October 8, 2024Genre: Memoir, Biography, Memory Disorders, Nervous System Diseases
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January 6, 1994, started as an uneventful day in Debbie's life, but she doesn't remember.
During a late afternoon walk with her two dogs, Debbie’s life irrevocably changed when she was hit by a car. The impact threw her into a snow-filled ditch, leaving her unconscious and bleeding from severe brain trauma.
Two months later, Debbie returned home to a world that felt foreign. The lingering effects of her brain injury meant she could never work again. She grappled with permanent memory and mobility issues that reshaped her daily existence.
Despite the long and arduous recovery, Debbie found new purpose in life. She embraced creative writing and devoted herself to volunteer work, including working in animal shelters and teaching English to refugees. Surviving on disability payments posed its own challenges, but she persevered.
Though her financial situation is strained, Debbie's heart is fuller than ever. The accident, as devastating as it was, forged her into the person she is today. She cherishes the new path her life has taken and wouldn’t change a thing. Or would she?
Praise for All Shook Up
★★★★★ "Debbie’s story is one of resilience, persistence, healing and a commitment to community service...reminds us that there is no better way to heal than by giving to others." ~Sandy Bahr, Grand Canyon Director of the Sierra Club
★★★★★ "Debra's sense of humor is refreshing. She had the rug pulled out from under her and rose to new heights. She didn’t let her handicaps deter her from bettering the lives of others." ~Nazli Currim, author
★★★★★ "A fascinating look at the life of a strong resilient woman...a must read for those who think they’ve been dealt a bad hand in life." ~Dr. Fawzia Mail Tung
About the Author
Debra White's life changed after a 1994 car accident and traumatic brain injury ended her career. She reinvented herself through volunteer work and writing. Debra has written for Animal Wellness, Arizona Republic, Social Work, Psychology Today, and others. She has also reviewed books, contributed book chapters, and wrote a book for TFH Publications. Learn more at DebraWhite.org.
About the Publisher
Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish book-length vignette collections, writing reference books, short story collections, memoir/autobiography, and character-driven novels with a literary bent. Subscribe to the Vine Leaves Press newsletter to receive FREE advanced review copies of upcoming new releases, news about their authors and subscribers, and/or to read the monthly opinion column, SPILL IT! or a daily dose of 50-word stories. Learn more at VineLeavesPress.com.