FREE FALLING AND LAUGHING: THE RESTORATION OF EDWYN COLLINS PDF Grace Maxwell | 336 pages | 01 Oct 2010 | Ebury Publishing | 9780091930004 | English | London, United Kingdom :Customer reviews: Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins InCollins had two brain haemorrhages. The latter is the name of his partner, manager and now his biographer of sorts. Collins once had a job illustrating booklets for nature trails and his rehabilitation has included painstakingly attempting to redevelop his motor and cognitive skills by sketching birds. It culminated in an exhibition and a book, Some British Birdsthat was so beautiful it was a privilege to turn its pages. Register Login. Search for:. Jobs Live Inform. More from Community Care Related articles:. Review of Social Work Skills for Adults. Exposing the vetting and barring scheme myths. Featured jobs. 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To continue using our website and consent to the use of cookies, click click 'Continue'. Find out more. Book review: Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins | Community Care Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Falling Laughing by Grace Maxwell. In FebruaryEdwyn Collins suffered two devastating brain hemorrhages. He should have died. Doctors advised that if he did survive, there would be little of him left. If that wasn't enough, he went on to contract MRSA as a result of an operation to his skull and spent six months in hospital. Initially, Edwyn couldn't speak, read, write, Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins, sit up, or feed himself. He had lost all movement in his right side and was suffering from aphasia—an inability to use or understand language. When he initially recovered consciousness the only words he could say were 'Grace,' 'Maxwell,' 'yes,' and 'no. Through a long and arduous road of therapy he began to re-inhabit his body until he could walk again. Grace's story is an intimate and inspiring account of what you do to survive when your husband is all but taken away without warning by a stroke. Get A Copy. Hardcoverpages. Published September 1st by Ebury Press first published July 9th More Details Original Title. Other Editions 3. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Falling Laughingplease sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Jul 22, Catherine rated it it was amazing. This was an impulse purchase - saw the cover on the shelves, thought "what's been happening in Edwyn Collins' life to prompt THIS? I knew of him from his work with the band Orange Juice, and his subsequent solo career, but I had no idea that he'd been through major health problems in recent years. This book, written by his long-term partner, Grace Maxwell, is an amazing read. It was a timely reminder of all that I take for granted, with my good health. It was a compelling insight Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins was an impulse purchase - saw the cover on the shelves, thought "what's been happening in Edwyn Collins' life to prompt THIS? It was a compelling insight into how the creative process works, for an artist - and how that process can be swept away, in an instant. It was a heart-breaking tale of loss and suffering, It was a heart-warming tale of struggle and redemption. It was a damn fine read. Whether you're a fan of his music, or not. I just Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins, that goodreads seems to have deleted my review of this book, that I wrote after I first read it. My opinion hasn't changed though, it is a marvelous story and beatifully written. I met Edwyn Collins and his wife Grace Maxwell inwhen he performed at a small festival in Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins, where I was working as the photographer. They both were the most kind people and when Grace told me about Edwyns strokes and the book she had written about it, I was compelled. Seeing him perform was I just realized, that Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins seems to have deleted my review of this book, that I wrote after I first read it. Seeing him perform was absolutely breathtaking. When my father in law suffered a heart attack and had two successive strokes two months ago, the prognosis of the doctors was rather bleak. He won't wake up from the coma and if so, he'll most likely be a longterm nursing case, they said. I started reading "Falling and Laughing" as a reminder that doctors say some things, but the turnout can be very different also. I am lucky to say, that this was indeed the case with my father in law. After 33 days in the coma, he woke up and despite being weak and unable to move his left arm and leg yethe is doing quite well. He did not suffer aphasia or any other speaking impairments and is quite good humoured. Maxwells book is a beautiful reminder of the powers of the mind. Her account shows how much she loves her husband, without shying away of admitting that the was sometimes short-tempered and overwhelmed. She is wonderfully honest, with a great sense of humor. I am really delighted, that Edwyn will be back for a concert in Vienna this fall. Nov 17, Tara Brabazon rated it it was amazing. Grace Maxwell happens Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins be the wife and manager of Edwyn Collins. Suffering two catastrophic strokes inthe former member of Orange Juice and powerful singer and songwriter was removed of his voice, movements and memory. This book tracks his passage back to writing, singing and remembering. The scale of the 'recovery' from those who organized, watched and or Magnificent. The scale of the 'recovery' from those who organized, watched and orchestrated it was devasting. It is common to describe books such as this as inspirational. That's weak. But as Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins statement about life and its value - when you have to fight for every breath of it - it is a testament to music and indeed to love. A joy and pleasure Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins read and experience. I come to this book as a confirmed Edwyn Collins fan. In December I witnessed a wonderful set from Edwyn at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival that was very emotional for me. I w I come to this book as a confirmed Edwyn Collins fan. I was smiling, singing, dancing and cheering, all with tears in my eyes. To cap it all, on that day Teenage Fanclub were Edwyn's backing band. Needless to say, I have meant to read this book for some time. This book provides fascinating insights into the UK National Health Service the stuff the NHS does well and not so well ; how Edwyn recovered from his stroke; Edwyn's post-stroke therapy; the love of a wife and mother for her family; and, ultimately, the joy of being alive and Edwyn's determination to bounce back from a devastating illness. Grace Maxwell is very eloquent, and I come away from this book feeling that I know more about her, in particular her formidable and engaging personality. What is very clear is just how much she loves Edwyn and how she was, and continues to be, totally committed to their life together. Edwyn and Grace are also surrounded by an amazing group of friends and family who enrich this book. I do wonder how much I would have enjoyed what is, in essence, a detailed and honest account of the effects of a serious illness on the patient and his loved ones, if that patient were not Edwyn Collins. My sense is that I would still have found it interesting, moving and worth reading. That said, as an Edwyn fan, I would also have liked more about life before Edwyn's stroke. There are a few chapters that cover this area but I would love to read more. This is a bit unfair as it is not the purpose of this particular book; still perhaps Grace Maxwell might consider another book that covered the pre-stroke years in more Falling and Laughing: The Restoration of Edwyn Collins I am so pleased that this book has such an uplifting ending.