One family’s story: surviving traumatic brain injury

Yesterday we marveled at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ survival despite a gunshot wound to the head, and talked about the brain’s remarkable potential for recovery. This tragic news inspired one Takeaway listener to share the story of his son, who recovered from a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car a year and a half ago, when he was five years old.

Jon Leszczynski joins us from Warren, Mich. to talk about his son’s injury, how his family has coped and what advice he has for Congresswoman Giffords and her loved ones.