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In August 2020, Terence faced one of the most challenging moments of his life: he experienced a stroke. At that time, he was heading the digital marketing and e-commerce department at the largest electronics and home appliances company in Singapore. His harrowing experience inspired a deeper purpose. As a stroke survivor, Terence felt a strong desire to make a positive impact on others through the narrative of his own journey, offering hope and perspective as individuals navigate the challenges of everyday life. His debut book, "A Cry in the Dark," delves into his personal experience, painting a poignant picture of the struggles and triumphs he encountered in the aftermath of his stroke. The resonance of his story led to an invitation to speak at the prestigious World Stroke Congress 2022, held in Singapore. There, he imparted invaluable insights on the significant roles health professionals and caregivers played in his recovery. This first book 'A Cry in the Dark' has been nominated for Best Illustrated Non-Fiction Title and Best Cover Design in the 2023 Singapore Book Awards. These nominations represented the breadth and vibrancy of Singapore’s publishing scene In his second literary venture In “Emerging From The Dark, Terence Ang provides an intimate look into the challenging world of stroke recovery. A follow-up to his previous work, this anthology is a compelling blend of powerful narratives that encapsulate resilience, determination, and hope. By focusing on ordinary people facing extraordinary post-stroke challenges, Ang's masterfully curated collection offers readers a deep insight into the multifaceted journey towards rehabilitation. The inclusion of stories from varying stages of recovery creates a comprehensive view of the progress, triumphs, and setbacks that stroke survivors encounter. Beyond a mere collection of experiences, the book stands as a testament to human strength and persistence. Ang emphasises the importance of empathy and understanding, rather than pity or fear, and invites readers to appreciate the complexities of the emotional journey of stroke recovery, from shock to acceptance and adaptation. Emerging from the Dark has also been shortlisted for several prestigious awards like the Hollywood Book Festival under the Non-Fiction category, The Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards for True Story, and 2023 Global Book Awards for both Non-Fiction and Short Stories Winner of Winner of the Firebird Book Award 2023

★★★★★ "Terence Ang has written a wonderful book. Strokes can be debilitating - or they can be dealt with in a way that allows people to continue to live happy and productive lives. He says it best: "I want to raise awareness that anyone can suffer a stroke. I also want to tell fellow victims, as well as their caregivers and loved ones, that they are not alone. There is help and there is hope." I encourage anyone who has had a stroke, or has a loved one who has, to read this wonderful book." - Paul Brandus - Columnist for USA Today and Dow Jones/MarketWatch, acclaimed author and an award-winning member of the White House press corps
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What does it feel like to have a stroke?

How do you move forward in a body that will never be the same?

Having a stroke is one of most people’s worst fears. But the truth is a stroke is a common medical issue.

Most of us have no real idea what a stroke feels like or what it takes to recover from one. Our fear often has us pull away from people who most need our help and support. Even medical professionals often fail to fully grasp what it takes to recover from a stroke or how much energy and grit that journey takes.

In his first book, A Cry in the Dark, author Terence Ang shared his moving story of stroke recovery with us.

In this new book, Emerging from the Dark, Ang has assembled a collection of moving stories from people in all stages of stroke recovery. In these pages, you will find tales of unimaginable courage and determination.

Most of all, these are stories of fighters. These are people who reject the idea of being a victim. Instead, they are fighting with everything they have to return to a normal daily life, even if the new normal is different from their old normal.

This book will change the way you see people recovering from strokes!

These are positive people with positive stories. They don’t want or need pity—they just want their stories to be heard.

Order your copy today, because the odds are that one day you or someone close to you will experience a stroke and this could be the most important book you will ever read!

Kindle Price: $8.99

Category: Self-Help; Health, Fitness & Dieting