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"An entertaining and instructive example of an inspired participation of a patient in his own treatment."
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Anatomy of an Illness was the first book by a patient that spoke to our current interest in taking charge of our own health. It started the revolution in patients working with their doctors and using humour to boost their bodies' capacity for healing. When Norman Cousins was diagnosed with a crippling and irreversible disease, he forged an unusual collaboration with his physician, and together they were able to beat the odds. The doctor's genius was in helping his patient to use his own powers: laughter, courage, and tenacity. The patient's talent was in mobilizing his body's own natural resources, proving what an effective healing tool the mind can be. This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is truly inspirational reading.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Succumbing to a collagen-related disease, the author deduces that the remedies are increasing the problems, and with the support of his doctor pursues a programme of self-healing. The factors involved are humour (comedy films and books, Vitamin C and a positive outlook). The results are successful. This leads to a brief study of the body's chemical response to a placebo and the contribution to self-healing that this can make. He further explores the link between creativity and longevity, citing nonogenarians and the power of creative outlets in maintaining health and mobility, the broader view of holistic healing and the response of doctors to his research.
The book is readable and an asset to anyone interested in holistic health or in the process of fighting or recovering from disease and illness.
The book does not preach nor advocate specific routes, but is refreshing in its openness and exploration of the untapped powers that lie within to maintain good health.
The book is readable and an asset to anyone interested in holistic health or in the process of fighting or recovering from disease and illness.
The book does not preach nor advocate specific routes, but is refreshing in its openness and exploration of the untapped powers that lie within to maintain good health.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a fascinating read and is a must for anyone who is feeling negative about their health. There is a lot packed into this small book but once you start reading you do not want to put it down. The book gives a very usefull insight into why we suffer from pain and also discusses the subject of placebos. This book is very uplifting and after reading it i was not only feeling positive about my condition but also i had been enlightened about topics that i had never really thought about before. Fascinating.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great book and gives a good insight into the benefits of laughter.
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great read
Norman describes everything he experienced until the writing of the book regarding his illness and gives us, the patients or better say the non-medical minds, another way of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aristotelis
Interesting point of view
I found it very interesting but I can't get my poorly boyfriend to buy in to the ideas :(
Published 20 months ago by Rolo
Life changing!
This is the most inspirational book I've ever read - it opened up a whole new world for me. I'd recommend it to everybody.
Published on 10 April 2010 by L. J. Elliot
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