Acclaim for
Getting Your Brain And Body Back
“Riveting and compelling. At last, a book of hope for those who have been offered little in the past. Dr Berk’s inspiring personal story combined with his empowering and evidence-based advice make this a must-read for those who have suffered catastrophic neurological injury.”
—Gary Gibbons, MD, PhD, director of NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
“Dr. Berk is living proof that focused and purposeful mental effort can result in remarkable function, life satisfaction, and contribution to the world. His book provides expert and inspiring guidance for the many people who seek to overcome catastrophic injuries and get back to life.”
—Robert Califf, MD, former commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
“In his engaging and informative book, Dr. Berk puts the focus on patients and families, giving them the tools they need for successful rehabilitation.”
—Steven Kirshblum, MD, senior medical officer at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, chief medical officer at Kessler Foundation, and chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
“In this important book, drawing both from his personal experience and the latest research, Dr. Berk shows us how to use the mind to restore the body. After thirty-six years of living with a spinal cord injury, finally words of wisdom can be put into practice.”
—Rob Tortorella, executive chairman of Corrosion Products & Equipment, Inc.