There is someone in there : confidence and conscience after acquired brain injury

Susanna Carolusson begins her book with the words, «This is a book about a perfectly healthy 23 year old who acquires a lifelong disability.» In an instant, not only Tobias' life, but the lives of his entire family are ripped to shreds. This is a book about struggle, joy, sorrow and desperation. It is written by a woman who suddenly finds herself simultaneously in the role of both mother and professional, and both are put to the test. Susanna has an unusual passion for justice. No feelings or situations come up without her reviewing them critically. It is exactly this confrontational expression of her integrity that makes her story so gripping. She makes it possible for us to begin to understand something so painful that it is almost impossible to comprehend. At the same time, her story helps give us the courage to try to act effectively in similarly difficult situations. Peter Währborg, Senior Physician & Ass. Prof. Sahlgrenska University Hospital, lic psychologist, lic psychotherapist