Who I Am Today
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About the Book
Teddy enjoys trying on many different career "hats" to discover what he wants to be when he grows up. Along the way, he discovers that his Uncle Jeff has come home from the war with a severe brain injury, which has changed who he is. Teddy and his neighbor Dr. White explore the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, as Teddy tries to understand why his uncle doesn't act the same way he did in the past.
About the Author
Mary McConnaughey is a former Music and Art teacher, currently residing with her husband in the southeast corner of Wyoming. Who I Am Today was written to help children find a way to express their thoughts when people in their lives go through changes they cannot understand. Conrad has been drawing cartoons for many years, and has captured the imagination of a small boy deciding his future. Conrad is working on many educational projects for children, including a CD of original music.