Opening session speakers Juli Dixon and Jessica Dixon
will lead discussion around their publication, A Stroke
of Luck.

Book Description: At a critical juncture during brain
surgery, Alex Dixon, age 12, had a stroke . . . Alex was a
normal, bright, and healthy little girl, when the sudden
onset of a mysterious illness began to take over her
life. Months of physical therapy and medication failed
to provide relief from acute pain and muscle spasms.
Doctors across the country were at a loss for answers. A
last-ditch attempt at treatment—brain surgery—ended
up stopping the spasms but with unexpected, dire
consequences. A Stroke of Luck is the remarkable true
story of a close-knit family that meets challenge after
challenge with resilience, hope, and love.

Presentation Format: Book Talks