Anatomy of an Illness

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By Norman Cousins

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In Anatomy of an Illness, Norman Cousins recounts his personal journey of recovering from a severe illness, emphasising the importance of a positive attitude and the power of laughter in healing. Through his experience, he advocates for patient empowerment and the role of the mind in physical health. This book blends personal narrative with insights into the connections between emotions and well-being.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the mind-body connection and how a positive attitude can influence one's health and recovery. The author shares his personal journey of overcoming illness, offering an inspiring perspective on the potential of laughter and optimism in healing. Perfect for those intrigued by the power of the human spirit and self-healing.

Anatomy of an Illness

The best-selling, groundbreaking classic by Norman Cousins on combating life-threatening illness through humor and patient participation in care.

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Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins is an enormously influential best-selling book that illustrates the concept at the heart of the holistic health principle: that the human mind is capable of promoting the body's potential for healing itself, even when faced with a seemingly hopeless medical predicament.

Recounting his personal experiences of working in close collaboration with his doctor to overcome a crippling and supposedly irreversible disease, Cousins outlines the life-saving and ultimately life-prolonging benefits to be gained by taking responsibility for one's own well-being.

"I have learned," the author writes, "never to underestimate the capacity of the human mind and body to regenerate, even when the prospects seem most wretched."

This remarkable story of the triumph of the human spirit is inspirational reading for anyone contending with a serious illness.

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Anatomy of an Illness receives praise for its uplifting narrative, with the Chicago Sun-Times describing it as amazing and heartening. The Washington Post highlights its engaging and educational portrayal of a patient's active involvement in their healing journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393326840

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Twentieth Anniversary Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 193g

Pages: 192

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Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Norman Cousins Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

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