Nov 24, 2015 oooh, i love jeanne marie laskas and am so glad to see she has a new book out. The nfl doesnt want you to hear his story, but jeanne marie laskas makes it unforgettable. Robert cantu september 17, 2012 september 17, 2012 dustin fink 6 comments due out tomorrow, tuesday, september 18th, is dr. You do not have to lose consciousness pass out to have a concussion. Bennet omalu, a nigerianborn forensic pathologist known for his seminal research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy cte, a degenerative brain disease largely found in people who have sustained repetitive brain trauma. Amazonaudible this post includes affiliate links since being released late last year, concussion by jeanne marie laskas has made quite a splash. Books on mild brain injury and concussion in adults. Maybe a star wars movie and a novelization of the film, but that isnt the usual timeframe.
Omalu told her about a day in september 2002, where, in a dingy morgue in downtown pittsburgh, he picked up a scalpel and made a discovery that would. Concussion book, page 2 revised 08302010 concussion a concussion is caused by a blow to the head that causes the brain to hit up against the bony ridges on the inside of the skull. About the author dustin fink is a certified athletic trainer atc working in central illinois. The nonfiction book by investigative journalist jeanne marie laskas tells the story of dr. Bennet omalus battle against the nfl is classic david and goliath stuff, and jeanne marie laskas one of my. Bennet omalus battle against the nfl is classic david and goliath stuff, and jeanne marie laskas one of my favorite writers on earthmakes it as. Jeanne marie laskas is the author of seven books, including concussion, hidden america, and the exact same moon. Part medical whodunit and part biography, this arresting account by laska hidden america introduces bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist. After reading this summary, youll want to read the entire book. After all, how often does a book and a movie come out at the same time. When any athlete sustains a sports concussion, sensitive, trained and compassionate neighbors are needed to monitor the athletes recovery. Study shows disastrous damage in brains of retired cfl players hamilton spectator teams up with scientists in landmark study on brains of retired football players. Study shows disastrous damage in brains of retired cfl players.
Concussion by jeanne marie laskas i didnt know what to expect from this book. Bennet omalu forced football to reckon with head trauma. Ultimately, her concussion and subsequent healing process transformed her in ways she had not expected. Jeanne marie laskas on head injuries and the nfl and the. Jeanne marie laskas is the author of seven books, including concussion. That discovery and its aftermath are the basis for jeanne marie laskas latest book, concussion. The film of the book concussion, by jeanne marie laskas, will be in. A third of the way through, football had been mentioned only once. Injury of right internal carotid artery, intracranial portion, not elsewhere classified with loss of consciousness of any duration with death due to other cause. She is a contributing writer at the new york times magazine, a correspondent at gq, and a twotime national magazine award finalist. Dec 10, 2015 jeanne marie laskas is the author of the gq article game brain the basis for the upcoming movie concussion. Luciano minuzzi couldnt believe the results of testing on retired cfl players.
Omalu told her about a day in september 2002, when, in a dingy morgue in downtown pittsburgh, he picked up a scalpel and made a discovery that would rattle america in ways hed. Nov 24, 2015 advance praise for concussion a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to. What i liked this book was such an unexpected surprise for me. Concussion, by jeanne marie laskas, is the fascinating story of bennet omalu and his struggle to get the nfl own up to the existence of cte, compensate players with the disease, andfinallychange the rules of football to reduce the chances for head injuries. A concussion can cause physical, cognitive and emotional changes that affect concentration, sleep, coordination, attention, memory and other areas. Jeanne marie laskas is the nyt bestselling author of concussion, now a major motion picture. She has written a number of books, including hidden america. Publications and pdfs brain injury alliance of new jersey publications. Bennet omalu picked up a scalpel in a pittsburgh morgue and made a discovery that would rattle america. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is gripping, eyeopening, and full of heart.
The body on the slab in front of him belonged to a fiftyyearold named mike webster, aka iron mike, a. That article became the basis for a film called concussion, starring will smith as omalu, to be released dec. In 2002, while working as a pathologist at the allegheny. This important book is based on a 2009 article laskas wrote for gq. She has written feature stories for gq, where she is a correspondent. Concussion education for schools traumatic brain injury.
Nov 24, 2015 concussion by jeanne marie laskas i didnt know what to expect from this book. Concussion by jeanne marie laskas is not just a football book. Nov 24, 2015 concussion ebook written by jeanne marie laskas. Bennet omalu, a forensic pathologist who fights against the national football league trying to suppress. Bennet omalu in 2009, while reporting a story for gqa story that would go on to inspire the major motion picture concussion. Laskas serves as director of the writing program at the university of pittsburgh, where she teaches creative. Oooh, i love jeanne marie laskas and am so glad to see she has a new book out. Bennet omalu in 2009, while reporting a story for gq that would go on to inspire the movie concussion. The purpose of the paper is to address ethical concerns in the book concussion, written by jeanne marie laskas.
Advance praise for concussion a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to. Jeanne marie laskas first met the young forensic pathologist dr. State concussion laws overview july 27, 2011 as of this writing, thirty states have enacted youth sports concussionrelated laws. Books and information on effects of mild brain injury and concussion in adults concussion is the most common type of brain injury but there is nothing mild about it. Omalus study of the unfortunate brain of pittsburgh steeler mike webster, who died in 2002 at 50 of a supposed heart attack, brought new attention to the trauma of. Praise for concussion a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to. She is a contributing writer at the new york times magazine, a. November 6, 2017 november 6, 2017 itsaconcussiondiscussion 8 comments much focus has been put on concussions but mostly on diagnosis, education of key stakeholders regarding the problem, and the timing of safe return to play halstead, et al. With love, joy, anger, and hope, and new york times bestseller concussion, the basis for the 2015 golden globenominated film. This memo is intended to provide an overview of these existing state laws. John rennison the hamilton spectator by steve buist the hamilton spectator. People who read this fascinating and eyeopening book will never think about concussions and head injuries in the same old way.
Our online concussion trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top concussion quizzes. Nov 24, 2015 jeanne marie laskas first met the young forensic pathologist dr. Jan 07, 2016 buy concussion by laskas, jeanne marie isbn. Rebecca skloot, author of the immortal life of henrietta lacks the story of dr. When a book states on the cover that its soon to be a major motion picture, it doesnt usually mean this soon. I was writing quickly and fluidly and was a week ahead of schedule on the 2014 baseball prospect book. Free ebooks concussion book best seller directories. Jeanne marie laskas is a journalist, author, and professor. From 1994 until 2008 she was a regular, syndicated columnist for the washington post magazine, where her significant others essays appeared weekly. Bennet omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Jeanne marie laskas is the author of eight books, including the forthcoming to obama, and concussion, the basis for the 2015 film.
Nigeriaborn bennet omalu is perhaps an unlikely hero, a medical doctor boardcertified in four areas of pathology, anatomic, clinical, forensic. Her writing has appeared in gq, esquire, the new york times magazine, o. Jeanne marie laskas is the author of the gq article game brain the basis for the upcoming movie concussion. With will smith, alec baldwin, albert brooks, david morse. An outsider exposes damaging truth in concussion the.
I was writing quickly and fluidly and was a week ahead of schedule on. I find most of the joy has gone out of watching pro football for me already, but i. Out of the rabbit hole chronicles sharons more than threeyear recovery journey from postconcussion syndrome. Bennet omalus battle against the nfl is classic david and goliath stuff, and jeanne marie laskasone of my favorite writers on earthmakes it as. Oct 06, 2015 jeanne marie laskas is an american writer and professor. This book, concussion, is more than just a summary of evidence of the. The article was later expanded by laskas into a book, concussion penguin. Concussion download free pdf and ebook by jeanne marie. In addition to the book, it has become an awardwinning movie one that i saw not long ago.
From coal miners to cowboys, an extraordinary exploration of the unseen people who make this country work, to her most recent book to obama. The paperback of the concussion by jeanne marie laskas at barnes. Jeanne joined ed and steve to discuss the article that inspired the upcoming. Jeanne marie laskas is the author of eight books, including the new york times bestseller concussion, the basis for the 2015 goldenglobenominated film starring will smith. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read concussion. The movie version, starring will smith, is scheduled for a christmas day release. Concussion is a 2015 american biographical sports drama film directed and written by peter landesman, based on the expose game brain by jeanne marie laskas, published in 2009 by gq magazine. Alabama signed into law by the governor on june 9, 2011 chapter 541.
Bennet omalu, a native of nigeria, who immigrated to the u. Peppered with humor, her story details the twosteps forward, one step back chacha recovery process. This book brings that hidden epidemic and its consequences out of the shadows. Omalus efforts to study and publicize cte in the face of nfl opposition were reported in a gq magazine article in 2009 by journalist jeanne marie laskas. Bennet omalu, a nigerian born doctor, who, as a forensic pathologist discovered a link between repetitive football injuries and brain injury. A concussion can cause physical, cognitive and emotional changes that affect concentration, sleep, coordination, attention, memory and. As frightening as the numbers areestimates of sportsrelated concussions range from 1. Sep, 2011 people who read this fascinating and eyeopening book will never think about concussions and head injuries in the same old way.
Sport neurotrauma and concussion initiative research committee snci formerly hnci research committee snci research committee chair echlin, paul. I find most of the joy has gone out of watching pro football for me already, but i could read another book on the subject. Bio jeanne marie laskas is the author of eight books, including to obama. The body on the slab in front of him belonged to a fiftyyearold named mike webster, aka iron mike, a hall of fame center for the pittsburgh steelers. A comprehensive database of concussion quizzes online, test your knowledge with concussion quiz questions. For studentathletes, this managing team or neighborhood includes coaches, athletic trainers, parents, physicians, teachers, school nurses and school psychologists along with concussion specialists. Bennet ifeakandu omalu born september 30, 1968 is a nigerian physician, forensic. Contusion and laceration of cerebrum, unspecified, without loss of consciousness, initial encounter. Her stories have also appeared in the new yorker, the atlantic, and esquire. Concussion by jeanne marie laskas chronicles the story of dr. Anatomy of a silent epidemic should be required reading for parents, teachers, amateur and professional athletes, coaches, trainers, and anyone interested in the health of children and young people. Summary of concussion, by jeanne marie lasgames 78 words. Concussion is a 2015 american biographical sports drama film directed and written by peter landesman, based on the expose game brain by jeanne marie. Jeanne marie laskas is an american writer and professor.
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