Back From The Brink: Surviving and Thriving After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Jones, Steve and Hutchinson, Peter (2026) Back From The Brink: Surviving and Thriving After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. UNSPECIFIED. ISBN 9798195446635

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Back From The Brink: Surviving and Thriving After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury One Damaged Brain. Two Identities. A Journey To Unity. Steve Jones was a driven University of East Anglia PhD Student with dreams of an academic future. At 11:12 on Saturday 23rd June 2018, a catastrophic motorcycle collision left him in a water-filled ditch, clinging to life. Airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and multiple brain haemorrhages, Steve spent five weeks in a deep coma while his loved ones were told to prepare for the worst. But Steve woke up. Back From The Brink is the unflinching, deeply personal memoir of what happens after the medical miracle. Waking up to a broken body and a mind stripped of its social filters, Steve found himself caught in a war between two identities. There was "Steve 1.0", the highly capable, ambitious academic and professional of his past, and "Steve 2.0", the survivor battling chronic fatigue, severe disinhibition, and a relentless "inner critic" that whispered he would never be enough. With profound honesty and self-awareness, Steve chronicles his pre-TBI life, followed by the details of the accident that almost cost him his life along with his gruelling journey of rehabilitation. This is not just a story of re-learning to walk and speak; it is a testament in psychological resilience. Guided by a steadfast support network including medical heroes, friends, family, and his fiercely dedicated wife, Claire, Steve navigated the agonising terrain of invisible disabilities. Inside this inspiring memoir, readers will discover: - The Reality of TBI Recovery: An authentic look at the exhaustion, emotional volatility, and neurological "glitches" that follow severe brain trauma. - The Power of 'Radical Disclosure': How owning vulnerabilities and limitations in the workplace and classroom became Steve's greatest leadership asset. - Silencing the Inner Critic: Powerful, lived experiences of using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to defeat imposter syndrome. - The Journey to Unity: The transformative realisation that recovery isn't about returning to the past, but integrating the broken pieces into a unified, stronger self. From the darkest hours in the Neuro-Critical Care Unit to the triumphant defence of his PhD, returning to the workplace, and realising his dream, Steve’s story proves that the human brain can rewire, adapt, and conquer the impossible. Back From The Brink is a beacon of hope for brain injury survivors, a guiding light for the caregivers who stand by them, the healthcare professionals who fight for them, and a compelling read for anyone who has ever faced an insurmountable "stone wall" in their own life. It is a testament to the fact that while trauma may change us, it does not have to defeat us.

Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	Foreword by Prof. Fiona Lettice and Prof. Peter Hutchinson. Published through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (eBook and Print). Releases 23rd June 2026.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	traumatic brain injury,resilience,cognitive behavioral therapy,neuro-rehabilitation,memoir,phd student,disinhibition,recovery,lecturer,spirituality,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Norwich Business School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Innovation, Technology and Operations Management
Related URLs:	https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GY9K6H6R
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	01 Jun 2026 10:22
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2026 05:37
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/103210
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