The premise of this enormously influential book is that the human mind is capable of promoting the body's capacity for combating illness and healing itself, even when faced with a seemingly hopeless medical predicament. The Anatomy of an Illness started a revolution in patients working with their doctors and using humour to boost their bodies' capacity for healing. It started when Norman Cousins was diagnosed with a crippling and irreversible disease; together with his physician, they were beat the odds. Now, through learning about a doctor's genius in helping his patient to use his own powers - laughter, courage, and tenacity - and by discovering the patient's talent in mobilizing his body's own natural resources, you, too, will be able to experience what an effective healing tool the mind can be. Share with your physician the choices and application of your therapy, find the life-saving and ultimately life-prolonging benefits to be gained by taking responsibility for your own well-being. This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is inspirational reading for anyone contending with a serious illness.
173pp, 133mm x 210mm, softback, 1998

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