Beyond the Stroke

Beyond the Stroke: A Survivor's Quest for Courage is a compelling and transformative testimony of unbreakable resilience, determination, and perseverance, not weakened by hardship but molded and sharpened within its furnace. This book illuminates the ongoing healing journey, emphasizing that life after surviving a stroke evolves with each passing day, each decision made, and each challenge overcome. _______________ Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither is a post-secondary educator, entrepreneur, stroke survivor, and founder of A Stroke of Grace, a nonprofit organization serving Black stroke survivors and their families. Dr. Cosby-Gaither has built a successful career in business communications, navigating entrepreneurship and supporting students at Simmons College of Kentucky, the nation's 107th HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). In 2019, she experienced a life-changing stroke, inspiring the launch of A Stroke of Grace in 2021 to help Black stroke survivors and their families embrace their second chance at life. Dr. Cosby-Gaither, a source of hope in both her professional and personal life, is a published author in the anthology Coaching Gurus (2023) with a chapter titled "Strength and Courage." She is married to Langston and is the proud mother of two daughters, MaLay and Zuri. Dr. Cosby-Gaither enjoys spending her leisure time traveling, reading, and immersing herself in music.