The Phenom's Wife

The unsparingly truthful journal of a wife and mother catapulted into a life of hope, wonder, and devotion, while her husband lies nearly lifeless in a coma. After Jenna's husband Steve suffers a traumatic brain injury from a cycling accident, she emerges into a mystical, optimistic existence. For 388 consecutive days Jenna posts stories of gratitude and miraculous healing on her CaringBridge blog. While this is a story of loss, hope and growth, Jenna describes fascinating details of a medical recovery from coma. She admits the agony of parenting through trauma and recounts the trials of negotiating health insurance and healthcare. By chronicling her exhausting life as a caregiver, Jenna recognizes and shares the process of becoming someone new.