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One Hundred Names for Love

A Stroke, a Marriage, and the Language of Healing
by Diane Ackerman
One Hundred Names for Love: A Stroke, a Marriage, and the Language of Healing. Norton. Apr. 2011. 336p. ISBN 9780393072419. $26.95.
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Since Ackerman is a master of both poetry and the scientific essay, she would seem well suited to telling this story. More urgently, she's an integral part of it. After suffering a severe stroke, her smart, literate husband, Paul West, could utter only the syllable mem. Traditional therapy didn't help. What did help was Ackerman's determination, as she applied her knowledge of the brain, appreciation of language, and intimate understanding of her husband to the task of healing him; together, they hammered out the path that led West back to words. A book about love and caring and the magic of communication; perfect for book clubs.
Reviewed by Barbara Hoffert , Nov 01, 2010
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