Steve Zuckerman

Identity Theft, Second Edition is an award-winning book that follows Stanford professor Debra Meyerson’s journey to recover from a severe stroke that initially left her physically incapacitated and unable to speak. In addition to providing realistic expectations for the hard work needed to regain everyday capabilities, Meyerson and Zuckerman focus on the less frequently documented emotional journey as she and her family rebuild identity in recovery. Virtually every stroke survivor is haunted by questions like “Who am I now?” and “How do I rebuild a meaningful and rewarding life?” after losing so much of what they had before—capabilities, careers and jobs, relationships, and more. This is a book full of hope for survivors—from stroke or other life-changing injuries or illnesses—as well as their care partners, families, and communities. The first edition of Identity Theft centers on Debra’s experience: her stroke, her extraordinary efforts to recover, and her journey to redefine herself. But she also draws on her skills as a social scientist, sharing stories from several dozen fellow survivors, family members, friends, colleagues, therapists, and doctors she has met and interviewed. By sharing this diversity of experiences, Debra highlights how every stroke is different and every recovery is different. She provides a valuable look at the broad possibilities for successfully navigating the challenging physical recovery—and the equally difficult and frequently unspoken emotional journey toward rebuilding one’s identity and a rewarding life after a trauma like stroke. This second edition is written by Debra and her husband, Steve Zuckerman. As they have shared in countless talks, “Just as the original book was headed to the printers, we decided that ‘the finish line had become a new starting line.’” They co-founded the nonprofit Stroke Onward, where they have been working side by side to build an organization that can catalyze change in the healthcare system to better integrate the emotional journey of rebuilding identity into a lifelong recovery process. This edition draws on five more years of experience as a post-stroke couple and what they’ve learned from thousands more survivors, family members, and healthcare professionals. They’ve added new insights about the long-term recovery process and how we can change the stroke system of care to better support all survivors and their families. Their 4,500-mile bike ride called Stroke Across America in 2021 helped raise awareness for Stroke Onward and stroke suvivorship care.

Here we go again Fortune has smiled on savvy private investigator, Mark Tonnick. On retainer with the mega-telecommunication conglomerate, AC&C, he is happily drawing a steady check doing background checks and other mundane chores. All that changes when he is suddenly tasked to solve an extraordinary case-one with supernatural overtones and a potentially deadly outcome. Tonnick, along with the object of his unrequited desire, Delinda Djinn, once again plunges into danger attempting to unravel the mystery of how an AC&C optical cable was discovered on sacred Native American land. In addition to being a contract violation that threatens the company financially, it might also be responsible for raising the spirit of a long-dead Shaman from the grave-setting in motion a string of kidnappings, a slew of unexplained events and a growing body count. Cynical and skeptical detective that he is, Tonnick is wary of all the occult ramifications that are supposedly in play. Besides working with a beautiful woman who claims to be a genie, he is also partnered with Al Klepios-who until recently was nearly immortal, to salvage AC&C's good name. As if that wasn't enough, Tonnick runs afoul of a vicious crime boss when he tries to clear his former nemesis, Brent Todd, of an Internal Affairs corruption charge. Whether it's dodging bullets or sending evil spirits back to where they came from, Detective Mark Tonnick is on the case

The Ruthless Relic-A straight-up cocktail of Murder and Magic.Mark Tonnick is a cynical, world-weary, self-employed private detective. But the work has dried up, and he finds himself at the end of his financial rope until, unexpectedly, he's recruited to solve a case with a big payday. He soon discovers the item he's hired to retrieve is an object with a legacy of death and destruction. Also, as a condition of his employment, he must partner with Delinda Djinn, a beautiful young woman who is far more than she seems. Soon, Tonnick is up to his neck in magic, immortal beings, mayhem, and murder. While he doesn't want to believe in any of it, the increasing body count convinces him that something serious is going down. On top of it, he's falling in love with a woman who thinks she's a genie. What could possibly go wrong?Here's what the reviewers say: Unexpectedly good... Really enjoyed this book - enough that I ordered the next one Nicely Done... I enjoyed it from cover to end. Surprisingly a good story and character development.Great Book... I was pleasantly surprised by how well this book is written and how much fun it was. Enjoyed it... I really loved this book. It has drama, comedy, fantasy, and plenty of twists and turns. I really enjoy the PI Tonnick and his sense of humor. It's an easy read and hard to put down.

Homecoming-Book 2 in the Alien Roadkill Series On the run, JB Tucker has learned that the alien tech inside his bloodstream has placed him squarely in the middle of an intergalactic conflict between two powerful and conflicting off-world factions. While he's been approached by one of them to disrupt the other's intentions on Earth, JB still has no idea what's at stake other than his own survival. But, the more he discovers about the sub-molecular, autonomous robots inside him, the more dangerous he has become to the aliens who relentlessly seek his destruction. After another attack on his life, JB retreats to Ocracoke Island, assuming that he'll be safe among Terry and his partner's obscure yet well-armed militia group, the Righteous Sons of Real Freedom. However, his presence ignites another deadly conflagration. If he can live through it, JB might be closer to finding more of the answers he's looking for.