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11%OFFNorman Cousins - Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient - 9780393326840 - V9780393326840
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Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient

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Description for Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient Paperback. The best-selling, groundbreaking classic by Norman Cousins on combating life-threatening illness through humor and patient participation in care. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 182 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 196.
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 humor 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, ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393326840
SKU
V9780393326840
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins was a longtime editor of the Saturday Review and the author of eleven books on health and healing, among other works.

Reviews for Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient
"Amazing and heartening."
Chicago Sun-Times "An entertaining and instructive example of an inspired participation of a patient in his own treatment."
Washington Post

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