The Stroke That Touched My Heart captures the year-long journey of Mia Russell, a 37-year-old survivor of a massive stroke, and her caregiver mom, Myrtle. It is a story of change and gratitude, and a testament to the theory that learning to be grateful in all things improves health and well-being. Chronicling how life changes after a major medical crisis, The Stroke That Touched My Heart is more than a stirring story—it is a tool that offers hope to anyone who has faced a life-changing event. It teaches that when you work on gratitude, gratitude works on you: it changes you on the inside and when you change on the inside, life changes.