"Allison's Brain" Book Signings - Sat. Nov. 29 and Sun. Nov.30

Join Allison and Robert, the authors of "Allison's Brain" on Saturday, November 29th from 1-3pm at Britton's Glebe, 846 Bank Street and on Sunday November 30th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. at the RACentre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa.   "Allison's Brain" can also be ordered in Ottawa on this blog, and elsewhere from www.allisonsbrain.com/

"Allison's Brain" Book Signings - Sat. Nov. 22nd and Sun. Nov. 23rd

Allison and Robert will be at Metro Music, 695 Bank Street. from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 22nd, and at the Firehall, 260 Sunnyside Ave,, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sun. Nov. 23rd.   "Allison's Brain" is also available from http://www.allisonsbrain.com/

Allison's Brain Book Signing Saturday November 15, 2014

 @AllisonsBrain book signing Sat. Nov. 15 at Stella Luna Cafe, 1103 Bank Street, Ottawa, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Also available on Amazon and http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000015343007/Robert-McMechan-Allison's-Brain …

Allison featured on CTV's "Amazing Persons"on Nov. 13/14

Allison and @AllisonsBrain were featured last evening on CTV's "Amazing People" series: http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=491115&binId=1.2042165&playlistPageNum= …

New Allison's Brain Website Live!!

Check out our new @AllisonsBrain book website http://www.allisonsbrain.com  that just went live yesterday!

Allison and Robert Interviewed on Daytime TV about "Allison's Brain" Story

Allison and Robert talk about the "Allison's Brain" story on Daytime TV Ottawa: http://youtu.be/xRiedgibZic

Allison's Brain Book

Attention Ottawa Area Residents - Allison's Brain Book (Paperback edition) is now available directly from the Authors.


by Robert McMechan with Allison Woyiwada

Allison, a retired music teacher and lifelong musician, was advised in 2011 that she had a “giant” brain aneurysm, after experiencing olfactory hallucinations. In a twelve hour operation the aneurysm was “clipped”. Following surgery Allison had severe cognitive and physical deficits. This is the story of Allison’s remarkable recovery.

Book Details: 432 pages Black & White - Paperback 6 x 9 inches “For Ottawa and Area Residents Only” The Paperback version is available now $23.99 Plus GST + Shipping Please note: You may pick up your copy of Allison's Brain at 28 Glengarry Road, Ottawa. The cost will be $23.99 + 5% GST (1.20) = $25.19. Please email allison .w @ bellnet.ca to confirm availability. Anyone outside of Ottawa Area, may purchase the book from: Amazon.com Also available through FriesenPress.com.

Allison to be Featured on CTV Ottawa's "Amazing People" Program!

Allison of @AllisonsBrain will be featured on CTV Ottawa's "Amazing People" program on Thurs., Nov. 13, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., with the main feature at 6:25 p.m.!

Just Shipped 25 Signed Copies of "Allison's Brain"

Just shipped 25 signed copies of @AllisonsBrain to a 93 year old supporter in B.C. for sale to her friends!

"Allison's Brain" story to be Featured on CBC Radio's Ideas Program!

Thanks to @OttawaHospital for @AllisonsBrain interviews by Paul Kennedy yesterday for @cbcideas program to be aired on @cbcradio in January 2015!

"Allison's Brain" Now Listed as a Best Seller on FriesenPress!

@AllisonsBrain now listed as a "Best Seller" by @FriesenPresshttp://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000015343007/Robert-McMechan-Allison%27s-Brain …