Elvis Was My Speech Therapist is written from the viewpoint of an 18-year-old stroke patient. It is a truly beautiful tale of love, courage, despair, and happiness about how one guy overcome severe paralysis and physical limits. Why is this title chosen? Elvis's Love Me Tender was playing while a mother observed her son's mutilated body over 43 years ago. A catastrophic car accident and subsequent stroke rendered him unable to speak or walk. This child's name was James Lee Bradley. Some claim that his recovery was a miracle, while others argue that it was the consequence of faith and perseverance. As the story unfolds, readers will come to their own conclusion about the significant impact Elvis' music played in James' road to recovery.