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Books by Phil Kennedy
Unlocking Erik: A freedom movement to restore speech to those with the locked-in syndrome.
This book depicts the trials and tribulations when trying to restore speech to Erik who was locked-in (paralyzed and mute) at age 16. We implanted electrodes into his brain, initiating a decade of breakthrough research in speech recovery. It lead to the author’s own brain implant and the consequent successful offline development of the speech prosthetic whereby mute, locked-in people can speak. Part 1 is Erik’s story of how he became locked-in following a brainstem stroke, and our efforts to break him out of his locked-in state by helping him speak. It describes my decision making, the tremendous contribution of his family, their anguish and the very relevant comparison with famous locked-in people, namely, Stephen Hawking and Jean-Dominique Bauby (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly). Part 1 also documents conversations between myself and Erik’s Dad, Eddie. Eddie describes how he was trained in a rehabilitation hospital to take care of his son. His 16-year devotion to his son is unparalleled and heroic. Part 2 is a condensed version of the scientific aspects of this research written for the non-scientist. Figures and videos on the website augment the text. Importantly, the documentary above is associated with this book. This part also contains important contributions from eight other researchers in the field.
Parts 1 and 2 may be purchased separately from Nova Science Publishing. www.novapublishers.com
Get a move on, Neuron!
This is a illustrated book for children (of all ages). It explains in illustrations how the brain works when deciding to make a movement, such as when his mom calls him to dinner.
Available from Amazon as a Kindle Edition:
2051
This is a science prediction book describing a locked-in man who has to travel to explore a distant planet with his brain inside an interactive container. His loving wife decides to go with him so she has her brain surgically removed and placed in an interactive container. They travel together while making love on the journey.
Available from Amazon as a Kindle edition: