Donna O'Donnell Figurski

Donna O’Donnell Figurski is the author of numerous articles, both in print and online, about brain injury and caregiving. (Google her.) Donna's book, Prisoners Without Bars: a caregiver’s tale, has earned three book awards, currently has 190 global ratings/reviews on Amazon, and is offered as a print book, an ebook, and an audiobook. It was published by WriteLife Publishing. See an interview on WriteLife on Donna. https://writelife.com/page/3/

Donna called 9-1-1. David slipped into a coma. At that moment, Donna was thrust onto the path of caregiver for her best friend and the love of her life. In her debut memoir, Donna shares how a neurosurgeon said that David would make a "great organ donor." She writes of arrogant doctors, uncaring visitors, insensitive ambulance drivers, and problematic nurses. She also tells of the many compassionate doctors, nurses, therapists, staff, strangers, family members, and friends who helped them on their journey. Donna compellingly describes her ability to appear positive as she experiences the horror of making life-or-death decisions. As her world crashes, she credits laughter as her lifesaver. More than 20 years later, Donna and David are living a "new normal" together.