Synopsis

This  book serves as both inspiration and a practical resource for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and medical professionals, aiming to close the communication and treatment gaps that often exist in rehabilitation care. I share  my  deeply personal journey that began with struggles around anxiety, depression, and medication management issues—compounded by miscommunication between doctors across different states. A resulting serious health crisis caused by medication interactions became the catalyst for developing self-advocacy and resilience.

Recovery was a gradual process that relied heavily on persistence and family support. Challenges such as visual processing and reading difficulties required specialized care, including a behavioral ophthalmologist and customized lenses. With determination, therapy, and extra  tutoring alongside speech therapy, I regained much of my reading ability and independence, proving that progress in brain injury recovery often comes through small, steady steps rather than dramatic breakthroughs. Neuroplasticity is a thing, as is ongoing recovery beyond the first 2 years, with regular brain training.

Through a combination of traditional and alternative therapies—including neurofeedback, craniosacral work, functional neurology, and of course, therapeutic horseback riding,  I discovered that natural, holistic approaches led to better emotional balance and physical improvement than only  pharmaceuticals. Every brain injury is unique and benefits from custom treatment. Finding and maintaining open communication among all healthcare providers became a key factor in achieving positive results. Ultimately, this journey highlights the importance of patient advocacy, integrated care, and hope in the long path toward recovery.

Sales arguments

• This book exists because standard rehab isn’t enough, Choose Greater was written for survivors who plateaued in traditional care and were told, “This is as good as it gets.” It bridges standard medicine with integrative options, showing what’s possible when recovery is treated as personal, not procedural.
• Written by someone who lived the gaps, Paige Spears didn’t study brain injury—she survived it. After medication interactions caused a life-altering brain injury, she navigated fragmented care, miscommunication, and recovery firsthand. This book offers the guidance she desperately needed—and couldn’t find.
• Proof that recovery doesn’t end after two years. Through neurofeedback, vision support, functional neurology, and persistence, Paige’s recovery continued well beyond the commonly cited “two-year window.” Choose Greater offers grounded hope backed by lived results, not false promises.
• This book is a self-advocacy resource. and a practical guide for survivors, caregivers, and providers. Readers gain language for self-advocacy, insight into complementary therapies, and tools to improve communication across care teams, saving time, energy, and emotional burnout.
• Designed for community impact, not just individual readers, with built-in group guides, conference packages, and educational talks, Choose Greater is positioned for hospitals, support groups, and medical conferences, making it a book that informs, connects, and changes care beyond the page.

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Audience

This book is written as both inspiration and resource guide for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and medical providers. It is designed to bridge gaps in rehabilitation care. Ideal readers are brain injury survivors who feel like a medical puzzle, are tired of it and want the validation of a personalized therapy plan. Caregivers of survivors who struggle with navigating the medical system and wish they could better assist those they care for. Medical providers working with brain injury survivors who wonder what else they can do, and want resources to fill the gaps and provide the best care for their patients .

Advance praise

Paige’s book and what she does in the brain injury recovery space align with and support our group mission to continue the continuum of care after outpatient therapy ends, ensuring survivors stay connected, supported, and improving cognitively and emotionally.”

 Mark Halvorsen, Seminole Spirit brain injury support group facilitator

“I am so excited that Paige Speers is writing a book. The Choose Greater Health podcast is packed with wonderful and practical content. The approach she takes is thorough and the guests she brings in are captivating. She truly is an inspiration with her unique lived experience and stories. Her words will be what you need to hear. I know her book will be a tremendous success because I know firsthand how well she prepares for her podcast and the level of care she takes. We are proud to include her in our network.”

 Susan Roskopf, World of Ability Podcast Network