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Allison's Brain 
by Robert McMechan (Goodreads Author) 

Zane's review 

Dec 06, 15

it was amazing

Read in December, 2015

I won this book through Goodreads First Reads. This book is a worthwhile read, not just because the reader shares Allison's difficulties after her delicate surgery, but for anyone who has association with or works with anyone who has processing difficulties. This book speaks volumes regarding the need of support for anyone who has been diagnosed with such difficulties. This book also speaks to the real power of the human spirit in overcoming traumatic personal events. It is especially enlightening to read about the power of music in recovery situations.

March 2016 Presentation at Frost School of Music, University of Miami

We are very pleased to have been invited back to the University of Miami to make another "Allison's Brain" presentation at the Frost School of Music in March 2016.

"Allison's Brain" Presentation at BrainBuddies Outreach Event on Jan. 12, 2016

We are very pleased to have been invited to make an "Allison's Brain" presentation on Jan. 12th for BrainBuddies: http://www.brainbuddies.net/  The presentation begins at 5:00 p.m., Room FSS4006, 4th Floor, Social Sciences Building, University of Ottawa Campus.

Nice Tribute from Dr. Amy Clements-Cortes, President, World Federation of Music Therapy

Amy Clements ‏@DrDiva33  Nov 7

@AllisonsBrain what a great keynote Robert and Allison delivered @room217fdn conference along with Cheryl Jones https://twitter.com/DrDiva33/status/663035033486270464

Oct. 28, 2015 Presentation at Frost School of Music, University of Miami

Presenting "Allison's Brain" to Jacqueline Vilca, Alpha Mu Music Therapy Club President, Frost School of Music, University of Miami.

"Allison's Brain" Featured on http://librarybub.com/

"Allison's Brain" enjoyed national exposure recently in a newsletter circulated to U.S. Libraries:

(http://newsletters.getresponse.com/archive/jvzoo_authors/Great-Indie-Small-Press-Books-in-Your-Library-Oct-22-28-186794701.html?show_schedule=yes&u=Z9ED)

Check Out "Allison's Brain" Promotional Giveaway on GoodReads Until Oct. 27th!

Check out @AllisonsBrain promotional giveaway in U.S. on @goodreads until Oct. 27th: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/158866-allison-s-brain

Frost School of Music, University of Miami, Wed. Oct. 28th

Excited to present @AllisonsBrain story to @UMFrostSchool Music Therapy students on Wed. Oct. 28th!

Keynote Speaker at Nov. 7 Music Care Conference in Mississauga

Excited to be a keynote speaker at Music Care Conference Nov. 7 in Mississauga, ON: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eb2e5q7r769f1def&llr=7tgem5pab … …

YouTube link to Sept. 30 "Allison's Brain" Interview

Link to Sept. 30 interview that pushed @AllisonsBrain up 2,780,011 spots on Amazon Bestseller list: https://youtu.be/7cdFWjTo3O8 

"Allison's Brain" Palm Beach Music Therapy Institute Radio Interview Available Here

Hear PBMTI interview that pushed AllisonsBrain up 2,780,011 spots on Amazon Bestseller list: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/74507262 …

Amazon Best Seller Ranking for "Allison's Brain"

Amazon Best Seller ranking for "Allison's Brain" improved by 2,780,011 spots as result of Sept. 30th interview by Bree Beynon, MT-BC and managing partner of The Palm Beach Music Therapy Institute on iHeartRadio!

Palm Beach Music Therapy Institute Radio Interview

We were hosted on Sept. 30, 2015 by Bree Beyon, MT-BC and managing partner of PBMTI along with Laurel Cornelius, MM, MT-BC of the Chris Evert Children's Hospital on the inaugural radio show "Connections".

"Allison's Brain" Broadcast on Wed. Sept. 30, 2015

Hear @AllisonsBrain story Wed Sept 30, 7-8 PM ET on WNN 1470 AM in Boca Raton, FL

and nationally on iheartradio. Video streaming live onhttp://pbmti.com

Allison Signing Copies of Allison's Brain at The Annual Main Event

Allison Woyiwada signing copies of @AllisonsBrain today at The Annual Main Event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Review of "Allison's Brain" by Mark Tewksbury

“Allison’s Brain left me with a profound appreciation for the enormous courage and relentless determination required to face a life-threatening illness.  This story is filled with hope, insight and, above all else, inspiration.”  Mark Tewksbury, Olympian & Humanitarian

"Allison's Brain" wins 2015 National Indie Award of Excellence!

“Allison’s Brain” is the winner of the 2015 National Indie Award of Excellence in the “Inspiration” category.  Winners are determined based on overall excellence of presentation and writing.    This award, based in Beverly Hills, California is open to all English language books in print from small, medium, university, self and independent publishers.  Awarded since 2007, the National Indie Excellence® Awards competition is judged by independent experts from all aspects of the indie book industry, including
publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters.

Allison Woyiwada is Keynote Speaker at 7th Annual Brain Injury Awareness Day, June 12, 2015, Ottawa Conference and Event Centre

Allison Woyiwada is Keynote Speaker at 7th Annual Brain Injury Awareness Day at 2:00 p.m. on Friday June 12, 2015, Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  
View the Brain Injury Awareness Day flyer

"Allison's Brain" in New Title Showcase at Book Expo America, New York City, May 27-29, 2015

"Allison's Brain" in New Title Showcase at Book Expo America, New York City, May 27-29, 2015 http://www.newtitleshowcase.com/search-list-details.php?id=159737&showId=12

Presentation to Carlingwood Y Morning Break Program

Allison and Robert are making an "Allison's Brain" presentation to the Carlingwood Y Morning Break program at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin's Church, 2120 Prince Charles Road, Ottawa  on Tuesday May 12, 2015.

Presentation to Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses

Allison and Robert made an "Allison's Brain" presentation to the Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Association of Neuroscience Nurses at The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on Thursday May 7, 2015.

"Allison's Brain" Reading at Elmdale Public Shool's Bookfest

Author Robert McMechan will do a reading from "Allison's Brain" on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Elmdale Public School's Bookfest in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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CBC Radio Documentary on "Allison's Brain"

Here's the link to the CBC Radio documentary about "Allison's Brain" on Paul Kennedy's "Ideas" program, initially broadcast on February 19, 2015:  http://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/allison-s-brain-1.2962138

CBC Radio "Allison's Brain" Feature on "Ideas" on Thursday, February 19, 2015

Paul Kennedy is hosting a one hour feature re "Allison's Brain" on "Ideas" on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. local time in Canada.  The program will also be available on podcast.