Harry Smith
Mark McEwen is one of America's great communicators. Read this book and you'll learn about the adventures of morning television, but you'll also find out how love and hard work brought a man who almost died back to life. (Harry Smith, anchor of The Early Show on CBS)
George H.W. Bush
Mark McEwen's Change in the Weather: Life After Stroke is a heartwarming tale of triumph against overwhelming odds. For anyone who has suffered a stroke or knows someone who has, Mark's words will make them laugh and cry, but mostly will give them hope. (George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States)
James Baranski
For the 6 million stroke survivors in this country, this is a book about humility, dignity, courage and never giving up. For the caregivers, it is a book about the trials and tribulations you have come to know all to well, and you will realize you are not alone. For the rest of us, it is a book about what you can do to save a life, including your own. Kudos to celebrity Mark McEwen for the courage to share his stroke recovery journey. He is a true champion, committed to restoring dignity to stroke survivors. (James Baranski, CEO of the National Stroke Association)
Edgar J. Kenton III
This is a must read for stroke survivors and their medical and non-medical care providers, for it offers a true use of the now popular term "change" for the present and future of our stroke providers, presented by a most talented professional spokesperson for the stroke community in particular, and the communication industry in general. We are most grateful for Mark's leading the charge with this book for a C-change in understanding of stroke. (Edgar J. Kenton, III, M.D. FAHA, FAAN, Former Chair of the Stroke Medical Advisory Committee, American Stroke Association/American Heart Association)
Library Journal
Acclaimed anchorman, reporter, and weather analyst McEwen was riding atop the world. Then, at age 51, he was felled by two strokes. This, his memoir, which chronicles the ascendance of his career, his collapse, and his painstaking recovery, is both cautionary and inspirational, a personalized lesson in stroke awareness and treatment. Four-time Audie® Award nominee Richard Allen's masculine voice and enunciation befit a broadcast communicator's autobiography. Highly recommended for public library and nonfiction and health collections. [Audio clip available through www.tantor.com.-Ed.]
—Judith Robinson
From the Publisher
"Richard Allen adds a friendly gravitas to this inspiring memoir." ---AudioFile
AUGUST 2009 - AudioFile
Along with his thoughtful phrasing and appealing vocal resonance, Richard Allen adds a friendly gravitas to this inspiring memoir by genuine nice guy Mark McEwen—the career broadcaster and former CBS weatherman who had a major stroke in 2005. The narrative alternates between McEwen's grueling rehabilitation and his life in an exciting business before the stroke. Though his optimism and humor helped his rehab efforts, he gives most of the credit to outside influences. For McEwen, it was all about family, friends, purpose, and allowing himself to be touched and energized by the dozens of therapists who worked with him. Lucidly written, this is a textured glimpse of the determination one must find when challenged to pick oneself up and redefine what it means to live well. T.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
