In Stroke's Shadow

by Kyle Ruffin

  • Fulton Books
  • 2021
  • ISBN: 978-1649527493
  • 250 pages
  • WorldCat
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About the Book

When Kyle left her marketing position at one of Philadelphia's iconic media outlets to start her own consulting business, she thought she was finally in complete control of her life. She had no idea things were about to take a sudden and dramatic turn. A few short months after launching her dream, Paula, Kyle's youthful, vibrant, and active mother, suffered the first of three strokes. Within the space of twenty-four hours, stroke catapulted the mother and daughter into a whole new world and a relationship for which neither was prepared. ebook icon Audio book icon
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About the Author

Kyle Ruffin is a marketing and communications consultant who has had a long career working in the media and nonprofit fields in the Greater Philadelphia region. "In Stroke’s Shadow" is her first book, which she views as an important tool for opening up conversations around the impact of caregiving, particularly for African Americans.

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