She has written a book and done a video on strokes. 

The video (see below) of Jill's talk on how it feels to have a stroke, from personal experience, was universally considered the best talk at the recent TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design conference)of 2008. In it, she describes the lessons she learned from studying her stroke from inside her own head as it was happening.

Through the eyes of this curious scientist, she descibes how she watched her mind deteriorate. She observes while she is unable not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Because of her understanding of the brain, her respect for the cells in her body, and an amazing mother, Jill completely recovered. Can you imagine trying to call for help and being unable to dial the phone or talk?

In My Stroke of Insight, she shares her recommendations for recovery and the insight she gained into the unique functions of the two halves of her brain. When she lost the skills of her left brain, her consciousness shifted away from normal reality where she felt "at one with the universe." Taylor helps others not only rebuild their brains from trauma, but helps those of us with normal brains better understand how we can consciously influence the neural circuitry underlying what we think, how we feel and how we react to life's circumstances. How empowering.

My Stroke Of Insight 

What a profound blessing this book is! For those who have a stroke or for their caregivers it is a MUST OWN! Highly Recommended! Five Stars!

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

by Jill Bolte Taylor

Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2008)

In My Stroke of Insight, she shares her recommendations for recovery and the insight she gained into the unique functions of the two halves of her brain. When she lost the skills of her left brain, her consciousness shifted away from normal reality where she felt "at one with the universe." Taylor helps others not only rebuild their brains from trauma, but helps those of us with normal brains better understand how we can consciously influence the neural circuitry underlying what we think, how we feel and how we react to life's circumstances.

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