A Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine, and a Miraculous Recovery
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When musician Bruce Hughes woke up in the hospital after a devastating series of rare strokes, his world was shattered. Unable to move or speak, the thought of ever playing his guitar or performing with his bandmates again seemed impossible. His pain was excruciating, and his future was uncertain. Doctors questioned whether he'd ever walk or talk again. But Bruce's story doesn't end there-it's just the beginning of an extraordinary journey of determination, humour, and healing. In this inspirational memoir, Bruce shares the gripping tale of his miraculous stroke recovery. From his darkest moments to triumphs both big and small, Bruce's ability to find laughter even in the face of adversity played a crucial role in his healing. His story will bring you to tears one minute and have you laughing the next, as he recounts the raw and often humorous realities of recovery. Written as a tribute to the medical team who saved his life and as a message of hope to stroke survivors and their families, Bruce's journey is a testament to the power of resilience. Whether you're a stroke survivor, caretaker, or someone overcoming life's challenges, this powerful memoir will inspire you to never give up. Bruce's message is clear: with hope, humour, and determination, even the most insurmountable obstacles can be overcome. After suffering a series of devastating strokes, musician Bruce Hughes faced a future where walking, talking, or playing music again seemed impossible. But through grit, humour, and sheer determination, Bruce defied the odds. His memoir is a moving and often humorous account of recovery, offering hope to stroke survivors and anyone overcoming life's toughest challenges. When musician Bruce Hughes woke up in the hospital after a devastating series of rare strokes, his world was shattered. Unable to move or speak, the thought of ever playing his guitar or performing with his bandmates again seemed impossible. His pain was excruciating, and his future was uncertain. Doctors questioned whether he'd ever walk or talk again. But Bruce's story doesn't end there-it's just the beginning of an extraordinary journey of determination, humour, and healing. In this inspirational memoir, Bruce shares the gripping tale of his miraculous stroke recovery. From his darkest moments to triumphs both big and small, Bruce's ability to find laughter even in the face of adversity played a crucial role in his healing. His story will bring you to tears one minute and have you laughing the next, as he recounts the raw and often humorous realities of recovery. Written as a tribute to the medical team who saved his life and as a message of hope to stroke survivors and their families, Bruce's journey is a testament to the power of resilience. Whether you're a stroke survivor, caretaker, or someone overcoming life's challenges, this powerful memoir will inspire you to never give up. Bruce's message is clear: with hope, humour, and determination, even the most insurmountable obstacles can be overcome.

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When musician Bruce Hughes woke up in the hospital after a devastating series of rare strokes, his world was shattered. Unable to move or speak, the thought of ever playing his guitar or performing with his bandmates again seemed impossible. His pain was excruciating, and his future was uncertain. Doctors questioned whether he'd ever walk or talk again. But Bruce's story doesn't end there-it's just the beginning of an extraordinary journey of determination, humour, and healing. In this inspirational memoir, Bruce shares the gripping tale of his miraculous stroke recovery. From his darkest moments to triumphs both big and small, Bruce's ability to find laughter even in the face of adversity played a crucial role in his healing. His story will bring you to tears one minute and have you laughing the next, as he recounts the raw and often humorous realities of recovery. Written as a tribute to the medical team who saved his life and as a message of hope to stroke survivors and their families, Bruce's journey is a testament to the power of resilience. Whether you're a stroke survivor, caretaker, or someone overcoming life's challenges, this powerful memoir will inspire you to never give up. Bruce's message is clear: with hope, humour, and determination, even the most insurmountable obstacles can be overcome. After suffering a series of devastating strokes, musician Bruce Hughes faced a future where walking, talking, or playing music again seemed impossible. But through grit, humour, and sheer determination, Bruce defied the odds. His memoir is a moving and often humorous account of recovery, offering hope to stroke survivors and anyone overcoming life's toughest challenges. When musician Bruce Hughes woke up in the hospital after a devastating series of rare strokes, his world was shattered. Unable to move or speak, the thought of ever playing his guitar or performing with his bandmates again seemed impossible. His pain was excruciating, and his future was uncertain. Doctors questioned whether he'd ever walk or talk again. But Bruce's story doesn't end there-it's just the beginning of an extraordinary journey of determination, humour, and healing. In this inspirational memoir, Bruce shares the gripping tale of his miraculous stroke recovery. From his darkest moments to triumphs both big and small, Bruce's ability to find laughter even in the face of adversity played a crucial role in his healing. His story will bring you to tears one minute and have you laughing the next, as he recounts the raw and often humorous realities of recovery. Written as a tribute to the medical team who saved his life and as a message of hope to stroke survivors and their families, Bruce's journey is a testament to the power of resilience. Whether you're a stroke survivor, caretaker, or someone overcoming life's challenges, this powerful memoir will inspire you to never give up. Bruce's message is clear: with hope, humour, and determination, even the most insurmountable obstacles can be overcome.
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Hughes, B. (2025). A Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine, and a Miraculous Recovery. Purple Porcupine Publishing.

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Hughes, Bruce. 2025. A Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine, and a Miraculous Recovery. Purple Porcupine Publishing.

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Hughes, Bruce, A Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine, and a Miraculous Recovery. Purple Porcupine Publishing, 2025.

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Hughes, Bruce. A Stroke of Luck: Music, Medicine, and a Miraculous Recovery. Purple Porcupine Publishing, 2025.

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