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Anatomy of an Illness

As Perceived by the Patient - Reflections on Healing and Regeneration

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<b>The best-selling, groundbreaking classic by Norman Cousins on combating life-threatening illness through humor and patient participation in care.</b> <p><i>Anatomy of an Illness</i> 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, proving what an effective healing tool the mind can be. This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is truly inspirational reading.</p>

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Anatomy of an Illness, Norman Cousins, René Dubos

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1985
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Title
Anatomy of an Illness
Subtitle
As Perceived by the Patient - Reflections on Healing and Regeneration
Language
English
Publisher
Bantam Books
Released
1985
Format
Paperback
Pages
173
ISBN10
0553014919
ISBN13
9780553014914
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<b>The best-selling, groundbreaking classic by Norman Cousins on combating life-threatening illness through humor and patient participation in care.</b> <p><i>Anatomy of an Illness</i> 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, proving what an effective healing tool the mind can be. This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is truly inspirational reading.</p>