{"product_id":"brainstorm-adrian-robson-9781919059716","title":"Brainstorm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when a veteran journalist's brain decides to rewrite his vocabulary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBrainstorm\u003c\/em\u003e, Adrian Robson chronicles his unexpected journey from a carefree sports editor in Bermuda to a patient undergoing awake brain surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma, Adrian's life is turned upside down-but not without a profound sense of humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the tumor is removed, Adrian wakes up to a bizarre new reality: his brain and his mouth are no longer on the same page. Suddenly, everyone is named \"Neville,\" ordering a cappuccino becomes an impossible puzzle, and innocent sentences turn into hilarious, unintended insults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this isn't just a story about illness; it's a testament to the power of laughter, resilience, and the extraordinary people who help us survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside \u003cem\u003eBrainstorm\u003c\/em\u003e, you will discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Surreal Reality of Awake Surgery: \u003c\/strong\u003e What it's truly like to be conscious while a world-renowned surgeon navigates your brain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Tumour Humour\" \u003c\/strong\u003e Hilarious and heartbreaking real-life anecdotes about living with aphasia and the comedy of mispronunciations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary Encounters: \u003c\/strong\u003e Inspiring reflections on meeting boxing icon Muhammad Ali, and the incredible Dr. Alfredo Quinones (Dr. Q), whose own journey from immigrant farmworker to neurosurgical pioneer will leave you in awe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Refreshing Perspective: \u003c\/strong\u003e An unfiltered look at facing mortality, embracing vulnerability, and finding the light in the darkest of places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a fan of medical memoirs, seeking inspiration in the face of adversity, or simply looking for a deeply moving yet laugh-out-loud true story, \u003cem\u003eBrainstorm\u003c\/em\u003e offers a unique window into the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to experience a journey of survival, sarcasm, and second chances?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Adrian Robson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919059717\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919059716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bookpublication.Co.UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d","brand":"Adrian Robson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174521774335,"sku":"9781919059716","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/brainstorm-adrian-robson-9781919059716","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}