(A) A Stroke Survivor's Story: Shai Anbar's "Goddess Aphasia"

Join us during National Stroke Awareness Month for a talk and discussion with the author of 'Goddess Aphasia'. This novella is a hybrid of memoir and creative non-fiction that depicts an arduous journey of a stroke survivor diagnosed with aphasia, with a quirky twist: the personified character of Aphasia herself who, against all odds, aids in his recovery.

The program will feature a preliminary guitar music followed by a short talk and a Q&A, both geared towards stroke survivors, caretakers, or anyone who'd be curious about how someone redefines themselves after a stroke.

BIO

Shai was born in Jerusalem, 1960. He lived and worked in a corporate setting on six continents. Over twenty-plus years’ experience, his diverse background ranged from established companies to fledgling secure tech startups. Shai earned a B.A. from Rutgers-Camden University in New Jersey and a Master’s in Philosophy from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He currently resides in Haddonfield, NJ, with his partner, Suzanne.