Reviews | Donna O’Donnell Figurski

Reviews of Prisoners Without Bars

“Traumatic brain injury. It’s something I have had no experience with personally, but I know a woman whose husband has experienced it. Also, my daughter has been a caregiver to a young person with a degenerative disease, who is also a ‘Prisoner Without Bars.’ I found this book very interesting, as Donna told her story about her husband’s brain injury and the resulting on-going challenges they face as a result. I greatly admire her faithfulness in caring for him and supporting him through everything they have had to face. I also found it amazing how he did recover! This is a very interesting book, and I recommend it.”

— Emma Filbrun, NetGalley


5 stars. “Great book. It’s a moving insight into what it is like to care for someone with a traumatic brain injury. Our healthcare system needs a reset, and we need to support those who are caring for the patients within it.”

— Mickey Reed, NetGalley


5 stars. “A compelling love story… I met this author a couple of years ago, but just recently read her book….an engaging, heartfelt, and honest story of the impact of her husband’s life-changing medical event. The author expressed truthful emotions about their experiences and the perseverance required by both the patient and the caregiver in dealing with the challenges. My husband endured an accident which forever altered our ‘normal.’ He had multiple (miracle) surgeries, then weeks in the hospital, followed by months of recovery. I admire this couple who offer hope and inspiration to others facing devastating changes in their lives.”

— Sherida Stewart, Amazon


5 stars. “A compelling love story… I met this author a couple of years ago, but just recently read her book….an engaging, heartfelt, and honest story of the impact of her husband’s life-changing medical event. The author expressed truthful emotions about their experiences and the perseverance required by both the patient and the caregiver in dealing with the challenges. My husband endured an accident which forever altered our ‘normal.’ He had multiple (miracle) surgeries, then weeks in the hospital, followed by months of recovery. I admire this couple who offer hope and inspiration to others facing devastating changes in their lives.”

— Sherida Stewart, Amazon