Clark Elliott, PhD, is an associate professor of artificial intelligence at DePaul University. He holds three teaching certificates for music, the B.M., M.M. (music), and M.S. (computer science) degrees, and a PhD from Northwestern's Institute for the Learning Sciences with an emphasis on artificial intelligence. He lives in Evanston, Illinois.
"This is a remarkable document, by a remarkable person, the most
meticulous and informative account I have ever read of the effects
of a traumatic brain injury on a single mind. It should be mined
for years to come by all who care about the subject, and is filled
with almost Proustian detail about how the brain and mind and heart
respond to injury. It would have been just another tragedy, but
instead, it turns into an exciting triumph, because of the
tireless, ingenious, and utterly creative work of Clark Elliott and
his healers--one inspired by the work of the Israeli pioneer,
Reuven Feurstein, the other by a little known tradition of
neuro-optometric rehabilitation, which can literally use light
shone into the eyes, to treat and rewire the brain."--Norman
Doidge, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Brain That
Changes Itself and The Brain's Way of Healing "For anyone who has
struggled to explain cognition or to understand what it feels like
to suffer from traumatic brain injury, Clark Elliott's fascinating
account of his injury, diagnosis and then painstaking determination
to heal himself reads like a how-to manual of how our brains work .
. . His story gives hope to everyone out there and shines a light
on the neuroplastic possibilities that exist for us all in the
future."--Bob Woodruff, ABC-TV News correspondent and Lee Woodruff,
authors of In an Instant "A remarkably informative discussion of
brain injury."--Newsday "Elliott brings the words 'traumatic brain
injury' to dizzying life."--Chicago Tribune "Elliott's
transformative tale will be invaluable for patients with traumatic
brain injury, families, and caregivers."--Publishers Weekly
"Up-close view of living with the harrowing effects of a
concussion... With concussions from sports injuries making the
news, Elliott's easy-to-read account of his experiences is a
valuable contribution to a better understanding of the
condition."--Kirkus
"It is not often that one can gain some genuine insight into the
soul-destroying and debilitating experiential world of victims of
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI). But through the brilliant
descriptions that Clark Elliott provides, we can at least begin to
grasp its devastating perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral
consequences--its profound disruption of every aspect of normal
daily life, of thinking and deciding, feeling and wanting, seeing
and hearing, moving, and of our very sense of who we are. This is
an extraordinary book about the brain and the mind--a book that is
hard to stop reading."--Andrew Ortony, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of
Psychology, Computer Science, and Education, Northwestern
University "Inspiring . . . Read it, first weep, then smile
broadly!"--Daniel Federman, Dean Emeritus, Harvard School of
Medical Education, and past president of the American College of
Physicians "A must-read for anyone in emergency medicine, trauma
care, neurology, and primary care, as well as concussion sufferers
and their families."--Ted C. Shieh, clinical instructor in
emergency medicine, RUSH Medical College; chairman of emergency
medicine and immediate care, DuPage Medical Group "I have diagnosed
more than six hundred mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) cases over
thirty years of practice and know firsthand the devastating effects
they can have on virtually any family. Dr. Clark Elliott's
comprehensive and creative analysis of this pathological epidemic
is uniquely insightful, accurate, scary--and most importantly
encouraging--for those who are afflicted with this
disorder."--Michael P. Szatalowicz, D.C., A.O., whiplash trauma
specialist
This is a remarkable document, by a remarkable person, the most
meticulous and informative account I have ever read of the effects
of a traumatic brain injury on a single mind. It should be mined
for years to come by all who care about the subject, and is filled
with almost Proustian detail about how the brain and mind and heart
respond to injury. It would have been just another tragedy, but
instead, it turns into an exciting triumph, because of the
tireless, ingenious, and utterly creative work of Clark Elliott and
his healers one inspired by the work of the Israeli pioneer, Reuven
Feurstein, the other by a little known tradition of
neuro-optometric rehabilitation, which can literally use light
shone into the eyes, to treat and rewire the brain. Norman Doidge,
M.D., New York Times bestselling author of The Brain That Changes
Itself and The Brain s Way of Healing
For anyone who has struggled to explain cognition or to understand
what it feels like to suffer from traumatic brain injury, Clark
Elliott s fascinating account of his injury, diagnosis and then
painstaking determination to heal himself reads like a how-to
manual of how our brains work . . . His story gives hope to
everyone out there and shines a light on the neuroplastic
possibilities that exist for us all in the future." Bob Woodruff,
ABC-TV News correspondent and Lee Woodruff, authors of In an
Instant
"A remarkably informative discussion of brain injury. Newsday
"Elliott brings the words 'traumatic brain injury' to dizzying
life." Chicago Tribune
"Elliott's transformative tale will be invaluable for patients with
traumatic brain injury, families, and caregivers." Publishers
Weekly
"Up-close view of living with the harrowing effects of a
concussion... With concussions from sports injuries making the
news, Elliott's easy-to-read account of his experiences is a
valuable contribution to a better understanding of the condition."
Kirkus
It is not often that one can gain some genuine insight into the
soul-destroying and debilitating experiential world of victims of
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI). But through the brilliant
descriptions that Clark Elliott provides, we can at least begin to
grasp its devastating perceptual, cognitive, and behavioral
consequences its profound disruption of every aspect of normal
daily life, of thinking and deciding, feeling and wanting, seeing
and hearing, moving, and of our very sense of who we are. This is
an extraordinary book about the brain and the mind a book that is
hard to stop reading. Andrew Ortony, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of
Psychology, Computer Science, and Education, Northwestern
University
Inspiring . . .Read it, first weep, then smile broadly! Daniel
Federman, Dean Emeritus, Harvard School of Medical Education, and
past president of the American College of Physicians
A must-read for anyone in emergency medicine, trauma care,
neurology, and primary care, as well as concussion sufferers and
their families. Ted C. Shieh, clinical instructor in emergency
medicine, RUSH Medical College; chairman of emergency medicine and
immediate care, DuPage Medical Group
I have diagnosed more than six hundred mild traumatic brain injury
(MTBI) cases over thirty years of practice and know firsthand the
devastating effects they can have on virtually any family. Dr.
Clark Elliott s comprehensive and creative analysis of this
pathological epidemic is uniquely insightful, accurate, scary and
most importantly encouraging for those who are afflicted with this
disorder. Michael P. Szatalowicz, D.C., A.O., whiplash trauma
specialist"
"Inspiring . . . A professor of artificial intelligence loses much
of his higher function after an auto accident. Numerous specialists
diagnose a concussion and tell him to 'get over it'--no small
assignment for a professor and single father. He is ultimately
referred to a neuro-optometrist who studies both the visual and the
non-visual roles of the retina for the brain. Through exercises and
progressive changes of glasses, his visual and mental function are
restored and his professional and personal life regained. Read it,
first weep, then smile broadly!"
--Daniel Federman, former dean, Harvard School of Medical Education
and past president of the American College of Physicians
"A must read for anyone in emergency medicine, trauma care,
neurology, and primary care, as well as concussion sufferers and
their families. It has made me a better clinical instructor and
diagnostician by improving my index of suspicion for brain injury,
helped me provide better advice to patients and their loved ones,
and motivated me to develop a better standard of care in my
practice."
--Ted C. Shieh, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., Clinical Instructor in Emergency
Medicine, RUSH Medical College, Chairman of Emergency Medicine and
Immediate Care, DuPage Medical Group
"I have diagnosed more than 600 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI)
cases over thirty years of practice, and know firsthand the
devastating effect they can have on virtually any family. Dr. Clark
Elliott does an incredible job of captivating his reading audience
and then skillfully introduces them to the altered world of a MTBI
patient. His comprehensive and creative analysis of this
pathological epidemic is uniquely insightful, accurate, scary--and
most importantly encouraging--for those who are afflicted with this
disorder."
--Michael P. Szatalowicz, D.C., A.O., Whiplash Trauma
Specialist
"This wonderful story is inspiring. A professor of artificial
intelligence loses much of his higher function after an auto
accident. Numerous specialists diagnose a concussion and tell him
to "get over it"---no small assignment for a professor and single
father. He is ultimately referred to a neurooptometrist who studies
both the visual and the non-visual roles of the retina for the
brain. Through exercises and progressive changes of glasses, his
visual and mental function are restored and his professional and
personal life regained. Read it, first weep, then smile
broadly!"
--Daniel Federman, Former Dean, Harvard School of Medical
Education. Past president of the American College of Physicians
"Through Dr. Elliott's meticulous records of his experience and
unusual perseverance, we see not only the difficulties current
healthcare practices have in the diagnosis, counseling, and
treatment of such a debilitating condition, but he sheds light into
fascinating ways our brains can recover. The book is a must read
for anyone in emergency medicine, trauma care, neurology, and
primary care, as well as concussion sufferers and their families.
This book will change how healthcare workers care for patients with
both mild and serious head injuries, as well as provide better
understanding by those that are close to the concussed. It has made
me a better clinical instructor and diagnostician by improving my
index of suspicion for brain injury, helped me provide better
advice to patients and their loved ones, and motivated me to
develop a better standard of care in my practice."
--Ted C. Shieh, M.D., F.A.C.E.P., Clinical Instructor in Emergency
Medicine, RUSH Medical College, Chairman of Emergency Medicine and
Immediate Care, DuPage Medical Group
"Dr. Clark Elliott does an incredible job of captivating his
reading audience and then skillfully introduces them to the altered
world of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) patient. His
comprehensive and creative analysis of this pathological epidemic
is uniquely insightful, accurate, scar--and most importantly
encouraging--for those who are afflicted with this disorder. If you
are a health care provider that treats trauma cases this is a 'Must
Read'.... Dr. Elliott's remarkable descriptions bring to life the
most vivid experience of this kind of trauma--from the peculiar
sense of alienation, to strange symptoms like OCD, and even to the
loss of one's spiritual life. Together they form a clear roadmap
for parents, spouses, coaches, and physicians alike to understand
MTBI."
--Michael P. Szatalowicz D.C., Whiplash Trauma Specialist
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