[USA] — Liv Rosin’s “My Stroke of Blessings” is an uplifting journey of survival, self-discovery, and faith. Chronicling her life-altering experience with a traumatic brain injury, Rosin shares the emotional and physical challenges she faced following a catastrophic stroke that turned her life upside down on April 8, 2011.
The book opens with heartfelt recollections of Rosin’s busy life as a mother, wife, and high school English teacher. A sharp pain at work marks the beginning of her battle with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. What follows is an exploration of her path to recovery, marked by moments of humor, pain, vulnerability, and triumph.
“My Stroke of Blessings” is not just about overcoming physical limitations; it’s about finding unexpected gifts amidst hardship. With themes of perseverance, faith, and the power of community, Rosin reflects on the medical staff’s kindness, her family’s support, and the small victories that defined her recovery.
“While others see me, they know not that my wounds are invisible,” Rosin writes, capturing the essence of her struggle and the silent battles faced by survivors of traumatic brain injuries. Readers will find themselves moved by her prayers, inspired by her persistence, and encouraged by her message of hope.
As a teacher, Rosin also offers valuable insights about personal growth and adapting to life’s unexpected challenges, making “My Stroke of Blessings” an essential read for anyone experiencing life-altering challenges, as well as their caregivers and loved ones.

About the Author:
Liv Rosin is an author and retired English teacher whose life changed forever when she survived a debilitating hemorrhagic stroke. A recipient of the Sallie Mae First Class Teaching and Golden Apple Teacher Awards, Rosin taught English Language Arts in North Dakota and Minnesota from 1985 to 2020.
She also taught Norwegian at Concordia College’s Norwegian Language Village between 1981 and 1989 and was an editor at Augsburg Fortress Publishing. Married to Mark Rosin since 1986, they are the proud parents of Seth, 35; Aeli, 33; and Ben, 21. This is Rosin’s first book.