emily silver owen

is the author of the debut memoir, the best of the worst: my TRUE story of surviving and thriving after a traumatic brain injury.

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brain injury is completely isolating

i wasn’t alone when i was hurt, but i am recovering alone.

people are devastated at first, you almost DIED. some stay checking in and asking questions after you’re awake and through the beginning. then, they stop asking because their lives are busy, and i’m not top of mind anymore. the second year, third, and every following anniversary, some longtime friends and the occasional straggler stick around, still showing interest. but it’s the ones who consistently stick around. they stay asking questions and ensuring everything is as good as possible. they’re the ones who matter.

the other ones that fall away and drop off… maybe never did.

praise for

THE BEST OF THE WORST

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surviving and thriving

raw resilience

Emily’s mission is twofold: firstly, to serve as a voice for those navigating life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), offering both support and strategies for not just surviving, but thriving after. Secondly, she is dedicated to increasing understanding and awareness of neurodivergent brain processing, shining a light on the fact that not all of our brains function in the same way.

a triumph of courage

unflinchingly honest

In “The Best of the Worst,” Emily Owen offers an unflinchingly honest account of her battle with a traumatic brain injury. Her story is a profound exploration of the realities of TBI, providing light and strength to others on similar journeys.

praise for THE BEST OF THE WORST

raw resilience

“Emily’s truth, humor, and insights reminded me of my own TBI recovery struggles and triumphs. Readers will encounter a mix of vulnerability and stubbornness that combine into a powerful resilience as she rebuilds her life while remaining true to herself.”
Cristin Zeisler, JD, OTD
CEO-Cognition Center

entertaining and educational

“With haiku that begin and end every chapter, epistolary segments, and a narrative voice
that is at once probing, funny, poignant, and whip smart, Owen’s memoir entertains as
well as educates.”
Professor Janet Winston, Department of English, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

grit and grace

“Emily invites readers to travel her road to recovery in her touching, hilarious, and utterly human account of her four-year journey from a coma to living a new life on her terms.”
Hannah

truth and triumph

“It’s a must-read for anyone needing a reminder why it is essential to believe in oneself and to never give up!!!”
Regina P.

finding strength in adversity

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