This lively, well-researched, and hopeful book is an excellent primer for anyone dealing with TBI and its aftermath, from victims to caretakers. It is clearly written and illustrated for the average reader, but contains information that may be new to many healthcare professionals puzzled by odd and unresponsive symptoms and the realization that time alone does not heal the brain.

Introduction -- Concussion -- Symptoms of concussion -- What happens in concussion -- Evaluating the damage -- Helping a brain to heal itself -- Children and adults -- The wounds of war -- Why haven't I heard this before? -- When more is needed -- Preventing injury -- The rest of the story.