«“An affecting story of how a young woman’s traumatic brain injury took away her language but not her joy.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“This is a must-read memoir that will make you rediscover the strength of family.”
—Readers’ Favorite 

“In this heartrending and deeply authentic emotional journey, a mother reveals inspiring creativity to help her profoundly injured daughter to live fully and with joy. Jenn Rubin brought whole communities together in love and compassion through the bright, glowing spark of her life force. This book is perfect not only for parents who want to learn from Barbara’s journey as a mother but also for all of us who need to be reminded that life is a gift and it’s up to us to cherish and celebrate every moment.”
—Linda Joy Myers, president of the National Association of Memoir Writers and author of four books on memoir

“This book will help readers understand the complexities of recovering from a traumatic brain injury and the healing that comes with time, patience, and endurance. The author weaves her story around the unique caregiving required for her daughter, who lacks any form of communication after her injury. Through laughter, tears, heartbreak, and triumph, the author translates the lessons she learned into a narrative that touches the heart and deepens the respect for survivors of TBI and what they have to teach us.”
—Susan H. Connors, President/CEO, Brain Injury Association of America»