ABSTRACT

From a disadvantaged childhood to becoming one of our best-loved clinical neuropsychologists, this exceptional book tells the life story of Barbara A. Wilson, who has changed the way we think about brain injury rehabilitation.

Barbara’s story shows how it is possible to have a fulfilling career alongside a successful family life, even when faced with the deepest of personal tragedies; the death of her adult daughter Sarah. Clinical and neuropsychologists will recognise Barbara’s influence on rehabilitation practice and her tireless aim to get what is best for people needing neuropsychological rehabilitation. It will inspire those with brain injury and their families who may struggle to make life meaningful, as well as encourage readers to stick to their beliefs and triumph in the face of obstacles.

part One|115 pages

chapter 1|11 pages

Early life

Wartime years and primary school

chapter 2|7 pages

Grammar schooldays in south London

chapter 3|17 pages

Marriage, babies and being a hippy

chapter 4|7 pages

University as a mature student

chapter 5|17 pages

My career starts

Discovering brain injury rehabilitation at Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre

chapter 6|21 pages

Charing Cross, Southampton and Cambridge

chapter 7|8 pages

Founding the Oliver Zangwill Centre

part Two|54 pages

chapter 10|9 pages

Retirement and post retirement

The Raphael Hospital

chapter 11|10 pages

Other happenings

chapter 12|10 pages

Family and friends

chapter 13|10 pages

More about travels

chapter 14|3 pages

Final thoughts