Brainstorm

"Brainstorm is a strong, compelling story of courage and personal transformation. Blackwell has obviously done a lot of research and invested his spirit in the characters as he tells the story of Garnet's harrowing medical condition through the three very different perspectives: Garnet's, his wife, and their friend, Ella. They are all unique and compelling characters and Blackwell build's strong character arcs for all three… he does a fabulous job of making the reader care deeply about them and what happens to them." Winslow Eliot

Inspired by true events, this fast-paced and compelling medical thriller chronicles a handicapped family's struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. An inspiring story of personal transformation, it documents their life-and-death struggles and their ability to give so much when they have so little.

Their plight is set in stark contrast to the materialism of contemporary society and the ridicule and rejection they suffer as a result of their handicaps—short term memory loss and epilepsy.

Garnet Dewitt has been having epileptic seizures for as long as he can remember—some so severe he wakes up in the hospital bruised and battered with no recollection of what happened. Finally, doctors are able to isolate the area of his brain responsible for the seizures. But during surgery, something goes terribly wrong and it's unclear if he'll ever recover.

In the meantime, his handicapped wife Ella, struggling with public ridicule and dwindling finances, has a terrible fall that lands her in hospital and doctors discover she has a brain tumor that must be operated on. But she slips into a coma and enters a dark and eerily surreal world.

Debbie Dupree, the epitome of a capitalist machine, is her only hope for survival. Debbie starts helping them to ease her guilty conscience just as her own life begins to unravel. But is she too late?

A heartwarming yet paradoxically frightening story of selfless humanitarianism in the face of overwhelming personal tragedy.

Praise for Brainstorm:

"A great read!!! The ending is surprising and Blackwell capably shows how this handicapped family, in spite of their shortcomings, are able to stand up in the face of overwhelming odds. It made it that much more powerful to know it was inspired by true events." Amazon

"It was well written and a very moving novel. Blackwell draws you into the lives of the characters and makes you care deeply about their plights. A powerful and compelling story about courage and hope." Amazon

"Brainstorm is a cover-to-cover good read. From the brilliantly developed characters to the expertly woven narrative, Blackwell takes the reader on an emotional journey through the frailties and limitations of humankind." Amazon

"I highly recommend this book. It is vividly written, based on a true story, and also very moving." Amazon

"From 21 to 81 years old this will be a great read. The best review I can give is I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Congratulations to the author. PS: I am 81 and loved the book." Amazon

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