One Hundred Names For Love by Diane Ackerman 616.8 Ack

This is a true love story! Diane and her husband, Paul West, have a wonderful marriage. A big part of it is their shared love of words since both are writers. Paul had been through more than one health crisis, beginning 20 years ago when he was 55. Diane was always at his side and his biggest cheerleader. She found herself in the same position when he was hospitalized with kidney stones and an infection. He was scheduled to be released soon and they assumed their life would quickly go back to its familiar rhythm. But that wasn't going to happen. Paul suffered a major stroke and life would never be quite the same. This is the story of how a man of words was struck dumb and had to fight his way back. It is also the story of the woman who was by his side and working hard, even though she is in just as much pain. It is a touching story and I also learned a lot about recovery from strokes. Particularly touching was Paul's description of the stroke from his point of view.