George Vercessi

Eleven-year-old Jamie and his younger brother turn to their father for answers following their mother's stroke. But there are none to be had. And so, begins a family's difficult and puzzling journey into a world no one was prepared for.

While this story is offered from young Jamie's perspective, its goal is to help families understand their role in assisting stroke victims during the long and, oftentimes, challenging recovery phase.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, or the equivalent of one stroke every 40 seconds.

I was an adult when my late mother suffered an unexpected stroke, but that didn't lessen the confusion and anxiety I felt once she entered her recovery period and how it ultimately impacted me and my immediate family. We were suddenly thrust into uncharted territory, not knowing who to turn to for help nor what to expect of ourselves and others around us.

Despite her grit and determination to do all her medical team required of her, each day brought new, and often difficult challenges for us to cope with. It was for that reason I decided to write Everybody Here Has Sick Foot. If I, as an adult, was having difficulty navigating the aftermath of my mother's stroke, how challenging might it be for young family members to grasp the significance of their role during the recovery process.

By bringing this book to the attention of readers I hope to lessen the uncertainty of this debilitating affliction.

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