Book Review by Kristin Florian

Head Injury: The Facts 2nd edition
By D. Gronwall, P. Wrightson, and P. Waddell

This is a reference guide mostly for those taking care of a loved one who has had a head injury. The book is divided into sections, which can be quickly referenced or read all the way through. Starting with the effects of a head injury, the book goes through all the stages including the hospital visit, leaving the hospital, and recovery in the long-term . The progress of three cases is sprinkled throughout the book and correspond with each section. Names have been changed to protect identity. Samuel is an eleven year old boy who falls while trying on his new rollerblades, Jonas is a twenty year old carpentry apprentice who gets into a car crash, and Pauline is a middle aged Lawyer who is hit by a load falling from a delivery truck. A nice feature in each section is a text box which summarizes the content. This guide is well organized and seems to be comprehensive . It explains many of the issues that come up with brain injury and suggestions for coping and improving the situation.