10 Life-Saving Books on Surviving Heart Attacks and Strokes

By Saurav Pandey | June 30, 2025

10 Life-Saving Books on Surviving Heart Attacks and Strokes

1. The Heart Attack Survival Guide: How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease – by Dr. Matthew J. Budoff

A comprehensive guide on preventing future cardiac events through diet, exercise, and medical interventions.

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2. The Stroke Recovery Book: A Guide for Patients and Families – by Kip Burkman, MD

A practical, compassionate guide for stroke survivors and caregivers, covering rehabilitation, emotional recovery, and prevention.

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3. Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure – by Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr.

A plant-based approach to preventing and reversing heart disease, backed by decades of research.

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4. Stronger After Stroke: Your Roadmap to Recovery – by Peter G. Levine

A science-based recovery plan for stroke survivors, focusing on neuroplasticity and rehabilitation techniques.

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5. The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted – by Dr. T. Colin Campbell

Groundbreaking research linking diet to chronic diseases, including heart disease and stroke.

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6. The Brain’s Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity – by Dr. Norman Doidge

Inspiring stories of stroke and brain injury recovery through neuroplasticity-based therapies.

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7. How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease – by Dr. Michael Greger

Evidence-based dietary strategies to prevent and combat heart disease, stroke, and other chronic conditions.

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8. The Road Back to Me: Healing and Recovering After a Stroke – by Lisa A. McDivitt

A personal and motivational memoir about stroke recovery, offering hope and practical advice.

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9. The End of Heart Disease: The Eat to Live Plan to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease – by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

A nutritional guide emphasizing a nutrient-dense diet to prevent and reverse cardiovascular disease.

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10. My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey – by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

A neuroscientist’s first-hand account of her stroke and recovery, offering profound insights into brain function and healing.

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