Pretty good book. While it was informative, it was not what I was after. It was more exercises and techniques used for rehabilitation. This would be an excellent book for someone who is a caregiver of someone who is in need of this. ( )

My Step-Mom had a stroke a few short years ago which prompted me to pick up this book. I found the book very helpful in understanding what stroke does to a body & mind, and also presents the method & effectiveness of a variety of therapies being practiced today in this field. I sent the book on to my Step-Mom to add to her library and to help her aide her long term recovery. I recommend to spouses of stroke patients, survivors in rehabilitation, and will serve as a good read for those wanting to know more about stroke recovery. Very easy to read and use. ( )

The book is written for people who want to take an active role in optimal recovery after they’ve had a stroke.


The author is very knowledgeable about stroke, rehabilitation, and the brain, and he expresses recovery concepts clearly, often repeating and rephrasing. I believe that the clear presentation of information, coupled with the restatement of important points, will be helpful to stroke patients and their families. During a stressful time, in early recovery, these readers will benefit because critical concepts are emphasized and re-emphasized.


Levine explains neuroplasticity – the brain’s amazing capacity to rewire itself – and proposes exercises and measurement systems to achieve optimal recovery. He reiterates that, with perseverance and repetition, stroke patients are able to make incremental, measurable progress – often beyond medical expectations.


The book is aptly subtitled, “Your Roadmap to Recovery,” as it presents a method that can be used to plan, measure, and execute – modifying as necessary – a personalized program of rehabilitation towards recovery. The book includes suggestions that will motivate a stroke patient to continue to improve, even when progress becomes more difficult to discern.


The most current information about stroke recuperation is presented, along with precautionary information to reduce risk of another stroke. Latest treatment options are discussed, including strategies for effective recovery including the use of technology, mirrors, music, and exercise. A chapter entitled “Spasticity Control and Elimination” offers information about taming that most undesirable “beast” that results from stroke.


Stronger After Stroke provides information and caveats about available "stroke recovery machines," and includes a helpful list of resources plus a glossary of terms. Despite the fact that the book suffers from very poor editing and lack of proofreading (which cost it one star in my rating), I believe that Stronger After Stroke is a valuable and necessary resource for people who have suffered strokes, their families, and their caretakers. ( )

Stonger after Stroke is an informational book for anyone interested in how one can recover after suffering a stroke. Even though I don't know of anyone that has lived after suffering a stroke I found the book well written and helpful. I hope that I never have to use the book for myself or anyone that I know, yet I am glad to have this knowledge at my fingertips if I should need it. Peter Levine does a great job of explaining the recovery process in detail. I enjoyed that each section starts by explaining the concept/idea then goes on to tell you how it is done. Every section ends with Precautions that should be taken. If you are a person that likes to be armed with knowledge before hand than I recommend Stronger After Stroke as a great addition to add to your book shelf. ( )