It’s been a while, but a lot has happened with BECOMING COMFORTABLY NUMB: A Memoir on Brain-Mending since my last update.
First, a big thanks to all you new subscribers! I am continually in awe of your interest in all the lows and highs of my forty years of ongoing rehabilitation since my first stroke in 1984.
I’m delighted to tell you that the manuscript has been finalized, and is now in production.
Former Global News journalist Kathie Lynas did a bang-up edit, condensing it and even convincing me to add a chapter about how I managed to climb the Acropolis on the steadying arm of my ever-loving husband Jean-Pierre. Quite the adventure!
And since most of us can’t help but judge a book by its cover, Ashley Russell Designs, based in Victoria BC, has the tough task of depicting my dreams with the most powerful images possible. We’re getting very, very close to going to layout.
In the meantime, Pineview Press is now obtaining printing quotes, and the Amazon/Kindle version should be released before the end of Stroke Awareness Month in June.
I’m also thrilled that the book launch-fundraiser will be held this summer at Élisabeth Bruyère Continuing Care, the hospital responsible for stroke rehabilitation in Ottawa.
Without the help of family, friends, the Bruyère Foundation and the village of healthcare pros who continue to keep me chugging along, I probably wouldn’t be here to share my story.
More deets coming soon!
Best Always,
Catherine (Cathy) Allard
