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When Yvonne Stinson had a stroke, she and her daughter Taura found themselves searching for a resource that truly understood what they were going through. They couldn't find it, so they wrote it. The Gift of Again is a powerful and practical guide to stroke recovery and prevention, born from lived experience and written with the depth, honesty, and compassion that only survival can produce. It offers a deeply human look at what happens after life changes in an instant, bringing readers into the full reality of those first frightening moments, the long road of healing, and the profound journey of learning how to begin again. Woven throughout with personal narrative, stories from other survivors, clear medical and practical guidance, and a collection of recipes that reimagine familiar favorites into wholesome, accessible meals the whole family can enjoy, this book is both a resource and a companion. While rooted in stroke recovery, its wisdom extends far beyond it, offering tools for general health and for the spiritual and emotional well-being that traditional medical guides so often overlook. It speaks directly to patients navigating an overwhelming new reality, to caregivers carrying the weight of love and responsibility, and to anyone seeking to live more consciously with a deeper understanding of their body, mind, and spirit. The Gift of Again is ultimately about reclaiming your life. It is about making informed choices, nourishing yourself back to wholeness, honoring the body that carried you through the unimaginable, and recognizing that even after everything changes, there is still a path forward. And on that path, there is still so much left to give.

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Yvonne Stinson is a creative, entrepreneur, and lifelong nurturer of both people and possibility. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, and later rooted in Oakland, California, she built community as a celebrated hairstylist while also founding Joyful Celebrations, a singing telegram and children's party company rooted in imagination and joy. A former special needs educator, Yvonne has always led with patience, compassion, and creativity. Whether through song, storytelling, sewing, or her famously unforgettable red velvet cakes, she has a gift for turning everyday moments into something meaningful. She is currently working on her first book of poetry. Taura Stinson is an Oscar(R), Golden Globe(R), Emmy(R), and Grammy(R)-nominated songwriter, and a Critics Choice Award-winning author and creative executive working across music, film, and television. She began writing at eight years old after her mother handed her a composition notebook, setting her on a path rooted in storytelling, perspective, and emotional truth.She is the author of 100 Things Every Black Girl Should Know, which received the In the Margins Award for its impact on at-risk youth. She is also the founder of Dreaming When I Wrote This Media, a storytelling company focused on music-driven film and television, original songs, and books that expand the reach of underserved voices.Taura has collaborated with some of the industry's most respected artists while mentoring the next generation of creatives. She is an active advocate for equity in the industry, serving on the board of the Alliance of Women Film Composers and the SCL Foundation, and as Chair of the Black Caucus for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Her work is grounded in purpose, intention, and the belief that what we imagine, we can become.

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